TMC Freezer Prod

Freezer Production Operator

Location: Cambridge, MD
Department: Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Cold Storage Production Supervisor
Schedule: Six days per week; extended hours may be required
Pay: Based on experience

Position Overview

The Mushroom Company is seeking a dependable Freezer Production Operator to support daily production and cold-storage operations. This position performs equipment startup, operation, defrost, sanitation, and shutdown procedures while monitoring the production process to ensure product quality and food safety.

The employee will work in a refrigerated environment and assist with handling, weighing, and processing mushroom products.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, defrost, and shut down equipment on the mushroom production line.
• Monitor equipment and the production process to ensure proper operation.
• Weigh and dump mushrooms onto the production line.
• Move products from the cooler to designated production areas.
• Add and test chemicals according to established procedures.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Complete required equipment, production, and food-safety checks.
• Accurately complete processing forms and enter production information into the computer.
• Operate a forklift and electric pallet jack when authorized.
• Assist with positioning or parking trucks when trained and authorized.
• Support the Cold Storage Production Supervisor as needed.
• Follow all safety, food-safety, quality, and sanitation procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of production experience preferred.
• Familiarity with production equipment.
• Experience in packing, warehouse, cold-storage, or transportation operations is a plus.
• Forklift and electric pallet jack certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to accurately read and understand words and numbers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and managers.
• Ability to understand work instructions and safety information in English.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work six days per week and extended hours when needed.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to work throughout the shift in temperatures ranging from approximately 30°F to 34°F.
• Ability to lift and carry 10–20 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, balance, stoop, or crouch as needed.
• Ability to see with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to work safely around forklifts, pallet jacks, slicers, and other production equipment.
• Ability to work in areas with varying temperatures, noise levels, and weather conditions.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to think, evaluate, make decisions, and accurately report production information.