Production Operator Warehouse Cut & Wrap - Tualatin Job at KeHE Distributors (Tualatin)

Job Description

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Job Responsibility

The Cut and Wrap associate cuts, packages and repackage products to customer specifications
This includes cutting and dispensing product and repackaging and labeling goods to be sent out to the customers
Soft and hard cheeses, olives and nuts are taken from the vendors’ containers and re-sized or packaged to meet customer specifications
This may also include re-packaging of butter or dairy goods into smaller containers or units
The employee uses hand-held cutting tools and knives, hydraulic cutting machine and scales to customize products
The products are then re-packaged, weighed, x-rayed, labeled and boxed in preparation for shipment to the customers
If desired by the customer, the products are pre-priced as well
In between product changes, the employee sanitizes the work area and follows food safety rules when working with products
The second shift of this job class also performs daily cleaning of the Cut and Wrap room in accordance with cleaning protocol
There is a monthly intensive cleaning of this area including wall and ceiling scrubbing
The employee rotates work tasks every 1-2 hours
The employee must be in good health when in the work environment and should be free from any food allergies
The work is done in a confined area
The work is team-paced and product line-paced and the employee must keep up with the work flow

Requirements

Food Handler Certification Required - will assist with testing
Handle knives, and cutters to resize cheese products for repackaging or trim products for appearance
Inspect products for quality using vision and smell
Bag cheeses to prepare for sealing in Cryovac* for “dip sealing” or heat tunnel
Operate Cryovac, x-ray, scale, heat tunnel, box tape and sealing machine for labeling, weighing, preparing and packaging goods
Transport products from clean room using carts, U-boats, L-boats, or pallet jack
Unbox vendor goods and disassembles boxes for recycling
Assemble boxes in Cut and Wrap room for re-packaging products
Box products to prepare for shipping to the customer
Manually wrap soft cheese products using saran wrap and heat sealer
Apply knowledge of and follows proper food safety protocol for working in the exposed food area including Don/Doff smocks, hairnets, sleeves, steel toe shoes and gloves
Apply knowledge of product and client specifications to understand product shape, sizes and weight requirements for individual orders
Tolerate cold environment (38-54 degrees) for prolonged periods of time
Use cleansers and rags to sanitize work area in between product changes
Handle water hose, soap, chemicals, brushes, and brooms to perform daily room cleansing
Repackage nuts, olives and brine into containers for product shipping
Handle stainless steel baskets to dip bagged cheese for sealing
High School Diploma or GED required
A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience in a distribution center or warehouse atmosphere preferred
Previous experience operating powered warehouse industrial equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.) preferred
Must have the ability to communicate well with internal customers and management
Must have the ability to follow safe warehouse working practices, as instructed
Must have the ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision within the warehouse
Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

What we offer

Benefits after 30 days
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays

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