Juice Preparation Ops A1

Under direction of superintendent/supervisor, responsible for juice prep/production, yield performance, and product quality.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

1. Justifies and is held accountable for yield and operational procedures.
2. Maintains quantity and quality of juice by making appropriate adjustments to machinery and juice product. Interfaces with Quality Control during batching procedures.
3.  Discerns and resolves routine maintenance problems (e.g. performs light Maintenance).
4. Trains and instructs employees as necessary.
5. Directs and monitors work assignments and performance of assigned juice prep personnel.
6. Keeps work area clean and orderly using common cleaning equipment.
7. Responsible for all start-up and shutdown procedures.
8. Assists quality control personnel by gathering samples. Performs quality assurance checks and records results as required.
9. May operate forklift on a limited basis.
10. Completes records as necessary, including daily checklist prior to operating forklift.
11. Maintains fuel, oil, and water supply in forklift.
12. Responsible for ensuring safe working conditions and safe work practices in assigned area.
13. Must be able to work rotating shifts.
14. Must be able to work overtime if required.
15. May perform relief for other juice preparation personnel.
16. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and maneuver 75 pound fuel tank and 600 pound drums occasionally.
17. Performs other duties relating to the overall effort as directed.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Some common hand tools required.
2. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate.
3. Must pass company approved exam.
4.  Must become certified forklift driver once hired. 
5. Must possess and demonstrate leadership qualities.

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Sunsweet Growers Inc. is the world's largest handler of dried tree fruits including cranberries, apricots and prunes. A grower-owned marketing cooperative representing more than one-third of the prune market worldwide, Sunsweet processes more than 50,000 tons of prunes a year.