Pacific Coast Fresh Company

Sorting and Packaging Associate

Pacific Coast Fresh Company  •  $17.50/hr  •  Kent, WA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Kent, WA 98032
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Day shift
Job Category: WarehouseCome grow with us!
Pacific Coast Fresh Company is a local, family-owned produce distributor that has proudly served our Pacific Northwest retail, wholesale and food service customers since 1977. We are now one of the largest independent produce distributors in the Northwest with distribution centers in Portland, Oregon and Seattle (Kent), Washington.
Our employees are a big part of our success, and we truly believe the words of our founder, Emil Nemarnik, who often said, "Take good care of your employees, customers, shippers, and farmers and they will make you successful." As a Sorting and Packaging Associate, you'll not only earn a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits, but also open doors to a wide variety of advancement opportunities. Pacific Coast Fresh Company takes pride in developing employees and recruiting from within, and we hope this position is just the beginning of your career with us!
What you'll do...
- Evaluate, grade, sort, weigh, and repackage fresh produce into original or replacement containers.
- Maintain consistent product workflow by loading and offloading cases onto pallets in the Re-pack area.
- Building pallets and tagging them appropriately with labels.
- Working cooperatively with other team members.
- Cleaning and putting away supplies after each shift.
- Other duties may be assigned.
What we look for...
- Good oral and written communication skills (ability to read and write in English, as is affected by direction and paperwork).
- Attention to detail and ability to differentiate quality levels of various products.
- Must be able to work in a consistently cold environment (between 45-50 degrees).
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a consistent basis.
- Ability to stand at a sorting station table for most of the shift.
- Available to work overtime and weekends.
- Ability to meet productivity requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to multitask.
- Must be team oriented.
What you'll gain...
- The opportunity to contribute, learn a lot, and have fun along the way
- Competitive pay and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing plan as well as paid time off
- Immediate access to earned wages through Daily Pay
- Regular and constructive performance feedback
- Healthy, fresh produce you can eat or take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program

QualificationsPacific Coast Fresh Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship and immigration status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.
Pacific Coast Fresh Company participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to maintain a safe work environment, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work.
Pacific Coast Fresh Company

About Pacific Coast Fresh Company

Pacific Coast Fresh Company (previously Pacific Coast Fruit Company) was founded in 1977 by Emil Nemarnik in the historic Produce Row of Portland, Oregon. The company consisted of one 2,000 square foot warehouse and eight employees, four of whom were unpaid family members. Since then, we’ve expanded to become one of the largest, independent produce distributors in the Northwest. We’ve built a strong team over the years and, as Emil often said, "Four walls and a roof make a building, but people make a business."

We have two facilities – a 90,000 square foot warehouse and Fresh Cut center in Portland, Oregon, and a 83,000 square foot warehouse in Seattle, Washington, both conveniently located along the I-5 corridor to serve the entire Northwest region. We service a wide variety of customers including retailers, wholesalers, processors, restaurants, and more. Our produce programs include robust USDA Organic, local Oregon and Washington, and Fresh Cut options and we are proud to provide our customers with the freshest and healthiest produce available.

Our employees are expert food industry insiders and know how to tailor our services to meet your needs. We offer training on product handling as well as assistance in planning your specialty and seasonal programs. We believe we have the best customer service staff and they are available to help you seven days a week. Our goal is to not simply sell to our customers but offer them support every step of the way.

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
Year Founded
1977
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