Graders And Sorters

Job description

All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in the job order and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Section A. Box 3 & 4. This work order is for qualified people to perform any combination of task related to packing fresh market apples including, but not limited to, operating apple grading equipment, labelers and baggers; adjusting, maintaining and cleaning packing machines; folding cardboard containers; grade and sort by hand, or classify unprocessed apples by size, weight, color or condition, placing apples by hand into containers, taping, moving and stacking cartons on pallets. Workers will repair bulk apple bins and pallets. Workers may use hand tools such as bag taper, stapler, air-hammer, broom and mop. Productivity must be at least 60-bushel boxes per 7 hours worked with no more than 1% bruising. Workers should report for work with their own suitable clothing and must be willing to work in various extreme weather conditions from damp, cold spring and fall days to hot, humid summer days. The work assigned will be physically demanding, long periods of standing, bending, kneeling, and stooping will be required. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis. Due to Federal food safety regulations, workers must speak and take directions in simple English and must have a minimum of one (1) month of verifiable experience in performing the task described in this job description. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the workers to satisfactorily perform duties described in this job description. Workers must be available to work 7-hour shifts within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday through Friday and be available to work 5 hours within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm on Saturday. Workers will be given a 30-minute lunch break which is staggered between 11am - 1pm as decided by the workers. Workers may choose where to eat their lunch and return to work after their 30 minutes are up. The daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, and other factors. The employer will notify workers of any change to the schedule. The employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform all duties assigned.