General Production Worker

About Twin City Foods, Inc

Twin City Foods is a leading Frozen Vegetable Producer committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and sustainably sourced frozen vegetables to consumers worldwide. With a focus on innovation, quality assurance, and environmental responsibility, we have established ourselves as a key player in the frozen food industry. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Plant Team Member.

Benefits of a General Plant Worker:

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life, AD&D, & STD (company paid)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• 401k Retirement Plan (matching at 6%)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs (theme parks, movie theaters, gym memberships, etc.)

POSITION DUTIES

Shaker Table Attendant

• Inspect product on shaker table.

• Add product on table if necessary.

• Notify dump operator, Machine Operator, or QA if:

• Any problem with mix

• Product flow

• Remove any foreign material or bad product that does not belong.

Stacker

• Stack boxes (8lbs to 55 lbs).
• Move pallets (empty 60 lbs).
• Check codes on cases.
• Stretch wrap pallets.
• Place slip sheets.
• Shut down line if necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB POSITION

This job position requires the following minimum physical abilities to adequately perform the above activities:

• STANDING - This position requires about 6 hours of standing per shift, with around 2 hours walking, and about 2 hours in which the employee may sit.
• PACE OF JOB - The pace of this job is set by the speed of the conveyor line and is not considered to be a quick pace.
• LIFTING - A significant amount of lifting is required in this job position. The maximum amount lifted is around 60 lbs. with the average lift being around 30 lbs. with a lifting frequency of 400 times per hour. Lifting heights vary from 4 inches above the floor to 6 feet above the floor.
• TWISTING while carrying heavy loads is required in this job position at a rate of200-225 times per hour for about 4 hours per shift.
• PUSH/PULL activities of about 30 lbs. average weight and involving around 4 hours per shift.
• HAND/WRIST use is essential with 2-3 hours each shift requiring fine hand/wrist movements, pinching/gripping activities and repetitive twisting and bending of the wrist.
• ELBOWS and SHOULDER use is required for 2 to 3 hours per day in the stacking portion of the job.
• KNEES - Work on the knees is not essential for this job but a fair amount of squatting is required for about 1 hour per shift at a rate of 400-500 times per hour.
• CLIMBING is minimal on this job with a 1-2 foot climb 4 times per shift.
• WALKING DISTANCE for a shift is estimated to be around 2 miles.
• VISION - 20/40 or better required with or without correction.
• COLOR VISION - Normal color vision required.
• HEARING - Hearing better than 40 Db threshold level in at least one ear is expected.

FOOD SAFETY DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS

• Use proper food safety PPE.
• Ensure that pre-packaged products are free from any foreign objects/materials.
• General housekeeping of area.
• Ensure proper product code and good package seals.

Twin City Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal."

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 616-374-8837 or by email at kristyz@tcfi.com.