The following equipment and/or tools are used in performing the duties and responsibilities of this position:
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
No previous experience required.
Ability to speak, read and write in English is required
Must be able to communicate well, understand, and comprehend verbal & written instruction.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide using a calculator.
Must be able to use and understand basic math and have minimal mechanical ability.
None required, but basic computer skills desired.
Must have ample coordination to perform the above-listed duties.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
Must be able to climb stairs & ladders
Must possess sufficient hand/eye coordination to manipulate raw product and utilize trim knives.
Must be able to maintain a minimum trim rate of 16 potatoes per minute.
Must be able to work over a moving conveyor without experiencing motion sickness.
Must be able to stand for long periods.
Must be able to climb stairs & walk in wet slippery areas.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. Must be able to work in various temperatures such as; hot or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.