Production Worker 1st Shift - Ponca City Development Authority

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Under direction of a Production Supervisor, is responsible for performing tasks associated with production of various products.  These tasks may include:

• Inspecting product for proper form or foreign materials, Operating machinery to grind, form, fry product, or package, or Operate power industrial trucks and hand pallet jacks to move product.  

• Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform physical work in all conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.

• Must be able to stand or be on his/her feet for long periods on hard surfaces.

• Ability to perform continuous and repetitive motion, including lifting, pushing and pulling product and/or objects, as well as bending, twisting and reaching with the torso.

• Must be able to lift product or objects that may weigh in excess of fifty pounds.

• Most work areas refrigerated (40 degrees or less)

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as stated above.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Will require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day, in some cases up to 12 hours/shift.
• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required

• Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 50 pounds for finished cases, ingredients, or other items in conjunction with production operations.

• The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas that will require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

• Primary environment: refrigerated room temperatures, lighting and traditional processing equipment as found in a typical production environment

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