Title: Food Production Assistant
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
FTE: Full Time
Pay Grade: $17.00+/hour; based on experience
Overview
Are you a motivated, hard-working individual? Do you like to work with team members with the same qualities? If so, we would love to have you join our team!
Rushing Waters Fisheries raises premium quality Rainbow Trout on an 80-acre farm in Palmyra, WI. In addition to raising premium quality trout, Rushing Waters has an FDA/HACCP certified production facility that is run by a passionate team of local residents. Our pledge for quality has inspired a delicious line of value-added seafood products including but not limited to hot smoked fish, spreads, crab cakes and salmon burgers.
As a Food Production Assistant, you will play an integral role in our efforts to provide the high-quality seafood products mentioned above. In this position, you will gain experience in many facets of the business as you cross-train within different departments and often develop focused skill sets which can lead to career growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Operate a wide variety of machinery, including but not limited to, packaging machines, mixers, grinders, scales, etc.
· Assist with preparation of raw food products, including but not limited to, cutting, rinsing, etc.
· Assist with preparing and packaging raw and/or cooked products, including application of labels on finished goods
· Verify quality of finished products before leaving the facility
· Perform a variety of sanitation duties daily and assist with documentation to ensure FDA/HACCP compliance standards are met.
Qualifications
· Food processing and/or sanitation experience is preferred.
· Ability to work independently and as a team at a quick efficient pace.
· Must be able to lift and move at least 40 pounds or more.
· Ability to be in refrigerated cooler for up to 1 hour at a time
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Benefits:
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
· Competitive 401k Match
· Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
