Production Line Worker

HF Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HFFG), headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a leading marketer and distributor of fresh produce, frozen and dry food, and non-food products to primarily Asian/Chinese restaurants and other food service customers throughout the United States. HF Foods aims to supply the increasing demand for Asian American restaurant cuisine, leveraging its nationwide network of distribution centers and its strong relations with growers and suppliers of fresh, high-quality specialty restaurant food products and supplies in the US, South America, and China.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Production Line Worker is responsible for operating machinery and performing various tasks throughout the vegetable oil, line, and production process, including receiving raw materials, cleaning, processing, refining, filtering, packaging, and quality control checks, while adhering to safety and hygiene regulations within a manufacturing facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Unloading and inspecting incoming deliveries of oilseeds (such as sunflowers) to ensure quality and quantity meet specifications.
• Operating cleaning equipment to remove impurities from oilseeds, including dehulling, cracking, and flaking processes.
• Operating oil extraction machinery to extract vegetable oil from the processed oilseeds.
• Performing refining steps like degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization to improve oil quality.
• Utilizing filtration systems to remove any remaining particles from the refined oil.
• Operating filling and sealing equipment to package the finished vegetable oil into containers, ensuring proper labeling and weight accuracy.
• Performing routine quality checks on oil samples throughout the production process, including tests for acidity, moisture content, and color, and documenting results.
• Performing basic cleaning and maintenance on production machinery to ensure optimal operation and prevent breakdowns.
• Adhering to strict safety procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), following proper sanitation practices, and reporting any hazards.
• Performs other clerical duties.

SKILLS AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic mechanical skills for equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and quality standards
• Attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and reporting

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food processing or oil production

WORK

CONDITIONS:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office and warehouse environment
• Industrial manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, heat, and potential exposure to oil and chemicals
• May require working shifts including weekends and holidays depending on production demands
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

HF Foods Group emphasizes and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

Vision:
To bring together people, processes and products that effectively combats supply chain challenges in distribution, to create the most reliable food network for restaurants to best serve their communities.

Mission:
To provide quality products that communities need, want and value, at competitive prices. By studying market trends, we position ourselves to be agile: participating in new, “trendy” restaurant verticals which require specific supplies, while keeping supply chain operations steady for legacy restaurants across the nation. We know we can accomplish this with our secret ingredient: you.