Job Description

Sungrow Farms in Albion, NY, is seeking a Grader (Packer) who is responsible for working in a fast-paced environment, packing produce into the appropriate containers, and ensuring the product is properly labeled and meets company quality and food safety standards.

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 pack room.
• Meet packing standards set out by the Grading Supervisor, Line Leads or 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 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: 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 to 30 lbs.
• Position requires standing and walking for the entire shift.
• Environment includes a refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages 50°F and the background noise approaches 70 dcbs.

$16.50/hr