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Example food processor requirements on a job description

Food processor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in food processor job postings.
Sample food processor requirements
  • Minimum high school diploma or GED.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles.
  • Ability to operate food processing machinery.
  • Ability to read, follow and understand recipes.
  • Strong math skills.
Sample required food processor soft skills
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks for long periods of time.
  • Ability to work as a team player.

Food processor job description example 1

PeopleReady food processor job description

PeopleReady of Richmond, CA is now hiring Food Processors! As a Food Processor, you will be responsible for packaging meals by sorting, sanitizing, and taking inventory. As a Food Processor, you should be able to show flexibility by changing priorities and tasks quickly.

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. No resume or interview required – yep, you read that right.
As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

* The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.

* Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.

* The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.

* The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $17 / hour

What you'll be doing as a Food Processor:

* Prepare a variety of foods for cooking according to instructions

* Receive and store food supplies and equipment

* Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, etc.

* Store food in designated containers and storage areas

* Record temperatures in storage areas to make sure temperatures are complying

Available shifts:

Shift Timings - All Available

Job requirements:

* Must be comfortable with working in a cold storage warehouse

* Ability to stand, lift and bend frequently

* Ability to work 8 to 12 hour shifts

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. In case you missed it, no resumes or interviews are required!

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Food processor job description example 2

Allegiance Staffing food processor job description

Food Processor
Allegiance Staffing is looking for a Food Processor to work in Irving, Tx. 1st and 2nd shift positions available for those looking to earn a generous pay. Those candidates who are dependable, have a good work ethic, and can work in an independent or team environment will excel here.
Shift
Information
1st shift: 7:00am – 5:30pm, weekday & weekend shifts
  • 2nd shift: 7:00pm – 5:30am, weekday & weekend shifts
  • 4-day work week

Responsibilities of Food Processor
  • Perform visual inspection of all products
  • Packing and unpacking product
  • Stacking and building pallets
  • Labeling and code dating product
  • Sanitation duties as assigned
  • Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards
  • Work on an assembly line
  • Communicate quality issues of the product to the appropriate personnel
  • Ensure prompt and timeliness of changeovers
  • Maintain a clean and organized working environment
  • Ability to meet daily production standards
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
of Food Processor
  • Must be able to understand and execute work based on verbal and visual instructions
  • Ability to lift 25+ pounds repetitively
  • Stand for the duration of the shift (10 hours or more)
  • Bend continuously throughout the shift
  • Able to work in a cold environment of approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Must pass drug screen and background check
  • E-verification required

Compensation
for Food Processor
  • 1st Shift: $16.50 per hour
  • 2nd Shift: $17.50 per hour
  • Weekend Differential +$1.50/hr.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free WorkplaceFOOD PROCESSOR – PROCESSOR – FOOD PRODUCTION – FOOD MANUFACTURING#moas Req. 16-80951
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Food processor job description example 3

Cargill food processor job description

Job Level: Pipeline
Job Type: Hourly Full Time

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.



Job Location: Columbus, NE
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st and 2nd
Compensation: $17.57/hr

Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

  • Perform repetitive tasks. Examples include:
  • Lift/handling raw and cooked meats
  • Weighing, labeling, bagging, packing and boxing correct finished product
  • Ensuring food safety and quality
  • Cleanliness and housekeeping

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications

  • Further processing experience
  • Meat production experience
  • Production experience
  • Work history in the last 12 months


Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.


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Updated March 14, 2024

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