Nesco Resource is currently looking for a Vegetable Prep Assistant for our client in Ferndale, MI.
Position Summary
The Vegetable Prep Assistant is responsible for staging and preparing vegetables for processing. This includes cleaning, cutting, stemming, and chopping a variety of products such as green peppers, onions, cilantro, and jalapen os, along with other specialty ingredients as assigned.
Shift: 4:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday (overtime required based on production needs).
Key Responsibilities
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Lift and transfer 40–50 lb. bags of onions into bins.
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Use knives to cut, chop, stem, and sort various vegetables for processing.
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Operate the cilantro washing machine.
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Operate a centrifuge machine to remove excess water from vegetables.
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Transfer processed vegetables to the chemical sanitizing station.
Requirements
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Successful completion of new hire training.
Knowledge & Skills – Quality
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Understanding of quality rules and procedures for assigned machines and production areas.
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Adherence to all GMP/SQF policies and procedures.
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Immediate reporting of food safety or quality concerns to management.
Knowledge & Skills – Safety & Health
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Safe operation of machinery and tools (including Urschel slicer).
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Ability to lift 20 lbs. repeatedly and 40–50 lbs. occasionally.
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Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive hand and finger motions (grasping and gripping).
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Safe use of chemicals.
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Awareness of tripping hazards and pinch points around moving parts and blades.
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Ability to work in cold, wet environments (40 F or below).
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Ability to stand for extended periods.
Tools & Equipment
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GMP-required protective equipment: hair net, lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses.
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Must wear blue shoulder gloves or cut-resistant gloves.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.