Work in Washington Veterans Jobs

Description:

1. Sampling, weighing, thawing, grading and recording samples of product. Using scales, recognizing and separation of defects, tasting product. Need to have working knowledge of pounds, ounces, kilograms, grams, linear measurements and basic mathematics.
2. Tracking of totes, understanding of resource and application, recording inventory, understand USDA grade charts and buyer specifications.
3. Temperature and peroxidase testing, pesticide and 10 oz. sampling.
4. Using shearpress operation, running machine, recording tenderometer reading. Various testing on each load including, split checks, brine check, pea waste check. Recording results of tests and load results.
5. Basic computer skills and knowledge.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. STRENGTH – Lift 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
2. STAND/WALK – Stand and walk a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break period.
3. CLIMB/BALANCE – Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and the like using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.
4. REACH – Extend both hands and arms in any direction.
5. HANDLE – Seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hands.
6. SEE – Color vision – able to identify and distinguish colors. Depth perception – able to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
7. TWIST AND TURN – Able to twist/turn trunk of body from side to side.
8. STOOP – Bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
9. KNEEL – Bend the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.
10. CROUCH – Bend the body downward and forward bending the spine and legs.
11. FINGER – Pinch, pick or otherwise work with the fingers primarily rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
12. FEEL – Perceive such attributes of objects and materials as size, shape, or texture by means of receptors in the skin, particularly those of the fingers.

Skills:

Quality assurance, Quality control, Inspection, Food manufacturing, Food safety, general labor, food processing

Top Skills Details:

Quality assurance,Quality control,Inspection,Food manufacturing,Food safety,general labor

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS RELATING TO THE JOB:

Work Surface – Concrete, metal platforms Heat/Cold/Humidity – Varies Dust/Fumes – Moderate Chemicals - Low Noise – Hearing protection is required

MENTAL DEMANDS RELATED TO THE JOB:

Dexterity - Moderate Working with people – Moderate to high Stress – Moderate tohigh Repetition - Moderate Numeral – Moderate Boredom – Low to moderate Precision - High

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.