Avocado Packer/stacker

Job description

Crops/Commodities:
Avocados.
Grade, size, and sort product according to color, shape, size, appearance, feel, and/or quality, in accordance with supervisor's instructions and employer standards. Inspect products for damage/defects and discard inferior products and foreign matter. Place product in bins/trays and other containers according to grade and mark grades on containers. Weigh products and record weight and/or grade. Handle product carefully to prevent damage. Operate equipment safely, with or without direction. Must follow quality control standards and production procedures. Clean/sanitize work station and equipment.

Must have sufficient hand and finger dexterity to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Must be able to differentiate colors, textures, and other attributes of product to distinguish varieties and identify defects. Alert supervisor of any product defects. Have great hand-eye coordination for sorting and packing avocados. Remove completed or defective product, placing them on moving equipment such as conveyors or in specified areas such as loading docks, pallets, etc. Needs to be able to pack boxes fast. Packs avocados arranging in successive row in containers.

Workers must be able to pack, lift and move full lugs of avocados. Assemble liners, line and containers using bare hands or some type of authorized tools. Attention to detail to report quality discrepancies and fill reports as needed. Clean containers, materials, supplies or work areas, using food approved cleaning solutions and equipment. Keep sorting/packing station in order and clean. May weigh packet avocado or remove to obtain specified weight.

Worker must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time. Must be able to load/lift 60 lbs. with no difficulty. Must be able to reach overhead.

Within the packing house and/or warehouse, the noise level is frequently moderate to high. In the product plant area noise levels can exceed 80 decibels when machinery is operating. The employee has extensive internal and external interfaces with others and the work requires continual problem-solving, the prioritization of tasks and projects, resolution of conflicting needs and issues, and the ability to read, analyze and interpret trends and data. Tolerance to noise is required and basic math skills and strong manual dexterity is important to perform the basic duties of the job.

Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

Employer may offer a second shift from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM Monday through Friday, as needed.

Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use.

Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision.

Employer attests that it has sent (or will promptly send) original surety bond to CNPC.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies.

Special Requirements

This job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural experience working in a agricultural packing operation handling both manual and mechanized tasks. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required upon suspicion of use.