Heavy Labor Line Worker
Company: Classic Salads
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
DESCRIPTION OF JOB SCOPE Heavy Labor Line Worker Worker is an
employee in the production department. This role is member to our
production team and is responsible to perform manual heavy labor
needed to process with the highest standards of food quality. The
employee is required to notify any issues regarding food safety and
general safety awareness. Positions: Mixing Belt Operator,
Palletizer, Mixing Belt Forklift DESCRIPTION OF JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES: Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP
Policies, including Basic Policies (TRN-0101, TRN-102, TRN-103.
TRN-104. TRN-105. TRN-1061. Complete Classic Salads Standard
Production Procedures Use proper lifting and folding boxes
techniques Report all deficiencies to management. Work overtime and
weekends and holidays if necessary. Move product and/or materials
manually as required Report all injuries and incidents big or
small. Demonstrate attention to detail Report any foreign objects
while performing duties to immediate supervisor. Communicate with
management and/or other employees Be conscious to reduce material
spoilage. Able to work in a cold wet environment 34-36 °F
Work/cross-train in other areas Fold boxes continuously 1 lb to 3
lbs Lift bags continuously 2 oz to 4 Lbs Stack and lift boxes
continuously 3 Lbs to 4 Lbs 5-6 boxes high Keep work area clean
Rotate through all positions in the packing line Lift finished
product boxes continuously 3 lbs to 15 lbs Stay in assigned work
area Ability to operate a manual pallet jack Stack and Lift raw and
finished product containers/boxes 10-50 lbs continuously Team lift
garbage cans 10-70 lbs occasionally Lift empty pallets 45-85 Lbs
continuously Sort and stack empty totes by color and size. Wrap and
palletize finished product Mark cartons and label according to
instructions Communicate with data entry employees and machine
operators Follow directions regarding product mixes and recipes
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): bump cap,
hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection (goggles),
face shield, gloves, slip-resistant shoes, wet/rain suit, apron,
etc. Be aware of surroundings due to forklift traffic If employee
is authorized to drive a forklift by management, employee has to be
certified by Classic Salads With previous management authorization
employee has to complete a daily forklift inspection report With
previous management authorization retrieve product from raw room
using FIFO (first in first out) to keep appropriate product
rotation. EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE High school diploma or
equivalent is preferred. Experience of work in a similar
environment preferred. Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with fast-changing priorities and keep up with
workflow. Work in a team effort environment. Able to follow simple
instructions. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM
THE JOB CONSTANTLY FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS WALKING, STANDING, BENDING
NECK, BENDING WAIST, SQUATTING, CLIMBING, TWISTING NECK, TWISTING
WAIST, BOTH HANDS USE (SIMPLE GRASPING, POWER GRASPING, FINE
MANIPULATION, PUSHING AND PULLING, REACHING BELOW AND ABOVE
SHOULDER LEVEL) DAILY LIFTING AND CARRYING REQUIREMENTS FOR 8 OR
MORE HOURS 2 OZ -25 LBS 7 FEET HIGH, 20 FEET IN DISTANCE DESCRIBE
THE HEAVIEST ITEM REQUIRED TO CARRY AND THE DISTANCE TO BE CARRIED:
TEAM LIFT AND CARRY 50-75 LBS GARBAGE CAN 20 FEET OCCASIONALLY
Keywords: Classic Salads, Redwood City , Heavy Labor Line Worker, Manufacturing , Watsonville, California
