PRODUCTION OPERATOR-1st Shift

Job DetailsJob Location: SupHerb Farms - Turlock, CA 95380Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayProduction Operator- 1st shift

 

FLSA Classification

Nonexempt

 

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range

Level 1 / $19.00

 

Reports to

Shift Production Supervisor

 

Date

April 2025


 

Job Description 


 

Summary/objective

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

 

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the production operator performs various duties within the plant.  Perform a variety of general laboring activities, including IQF sanitation and operating equipment.  Job functions may include but are not limited to:


Packaging Operator
Outside Receiver
IQF Sanitation
VA Production Operator
Housekeeping


 

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.


Prepares product for distribution productively and accurately according to established guidelines and customer specifications.
Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
Ensure that equipment is maintained in good and safe working condition.  
Works independently and in a team as assigned and moves between job functions as needed. 
Processing must be completed in a timely manner to maintain established standards/goals.
Practices safety awareness. 
Adheres to GMP guidelines.



Packaging room operations.  
IQF Sanitation
Recording quality checks and production documentation accurately
Perform manual or computer functions to enter data in systems.
Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates a sense of urgency for Safety, Quality and Productivity.
Communicates effectively with team members, leadership, and other departments.
Must maintain satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations.



QualificationsCompetencies


Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 
Attention to detail.
Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.


 

Supervisory responsibilities


N/A


 

Work environment

While performing the functions of this job, the employee:


Continuously exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
Wet or humid conditions and extreme cold.
Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and dust airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
 


Physical demands


Physical activity to include standing and walking up to 8-12 hours with scheduled breaks.
Ability to function in a cold environment, including bending, twisting, stepping, stooping, reaching, lifting, and pushing. 
Physical ability to move product weighing up to 45 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to safely operate hand and power equipment according to procedure.


 

Travel required


N/A


Required education, certificates and experience


At least 18 years of age.


Preferred education, certificates and experience


High school diploma or state-issued equivalency certificate.
6 months related factory experience or training.
Required to work any shift.
Required to work overtime if necessary.



Trained to operate counterbalance forklift, pallet jack, electric floor jack, floor scrubber, scissor lift.
Trained in sanitation basics PPE's, lock out/tag out, allergen cleaning, chemical safety, MSDS, confined spaces, kosher clean up.
 


Work authorization/security clearance requirements

SupHerb Farms does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Authorized to work in the US, E-Verify participant, Social Security Trace, Drug Test and Criminal Background.

 

SupHerb Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.