Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pack product into containers and seal and label properly.
• Understand produce grade standards and maturity characteristics.
• Responsible for handling produce carefully to prevent bruising or damage to the product.
• Meets packing productivity standards as set out by the Supervisor.
• Cleaning and sanitization of the packhouse.
• Meet packing standards set out by the Grading Supervisor, Line Leads and Quality Control.
• Follow food safety, Occupational Health and Safety and Operations policies and procedures.
• Identifies safety concerns and communicates with supervisor accordingly.
• Any other tasks as directed by supervision.

Education/Background Requirements:

• Previous experience working with produce or in a warehouse environment preferred.

Specific knowledge, skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to learn and retain a wealth of product and customer knowledge.
• Ability to make critical decisions quickly and repeatedly
• Manual dexterity: the ability to work with hands for the entire shift.
• Must be able to stand/walk for an extended amount of time.
• Good motor skills and eye/hand coordination.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in varying temperatures that can be cool to hot.
• Must be capable of frequently lifting up 30 lbs.
• Position requires standing and walking for the entire shift
• Environment includes a refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages 50F and noise approaches 70 dcbs.

$16.00