Grade 5 - Plant Worker II

Grade V Union Position

Job Responsibilities included, but are not limited to:

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Worker II is responsible for all duties performed at the lower Plant Worker 4 level in addition to demonstrating a high level of initiative, operating sizer equipment and performing data entry related tasks. Responsible for grading and sorting fruit, meeting packing specifications, fruit treatment, packing, stacking, shipping, and may be requested to do other work as directed. Maintain a safe work environment, adhere to established policies and procedures, and work all available hours offered while fulfilling any assigned responsibilities.

At Calavo Growers, we believe quality, teamwork, good citizenship, embodying a will to win and displaying a respect for our people forms the foundation of our mission. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Routinely  responsible for a variety of routine plant worker duties described below. The employee performs the assigned duties and responsibilities while maintaining a safe work environment and following the assigned policies and procedures.  Must work all available hours that are offered and wherever assigned.

Grading

• Determine grade and ripeness of fruit by observing external appearance. 

• Use the sizer and demonstrates a good knowledge of fruit quality

• Remove fruit of predetermined grade and/or ripeness from the packing line and place them in another location as directed.

• Enters related data

Treatment

• Performs water quality testing, 

• Help load and prepare chambers for treatment.

• Unload chambers after treatment.

Packing & Stacking

• Determine by external appearance, size, grade, and ripeness of fruit on packing table.

• Remove fruit of predetermined size, grade, and ripeness from the table and place them in a container for culling or regrading.

• Pack fruit based on orders.

• Assemble container as required. Place packed container on case conveyor.

• Examine packed containers for proper packing method, material, and carton size.

• Check weight of packed container as required. 

• Record information from the container as required.

• Verify packing specifications and apply labels. Close carton boxes with tape machine.

• Verify proper sealing of carton boxes. And, verify the size and color on the container. 

• Segregate containers and stack them for shipping or holding.

• Deliver packing material to packing station as directed.

• Operates the sizer to ensure that the correct fruit is dropped on the proper pack table. Ensure that the pack table does not become overfilled to prevent fruit from dropping onto the floor.

• Identifies packing or conveyer issues that need to be reported to maintenance.

• Keeps track of weekly orders. What has been packed and what needs to be packed. Packs special orders.

• Consolidates pack data. Inputs data into Produce Pro and logs data on to the pallet log sheets.

• Keep track of packing supply inventory usage.

• May assist with cleaning and machine shut off machines at the end of production run

• Ensures work area is clean and ready for the day’s tasks.

• Follow all safety and food safety procedures.

• Perform other duties assigned by Management

Shipping

• Receive supplies, prepare pallets for shipment and load containers.

• Complete data entry and other required documentation for shipping

COMPETENCY 

To perform the job successfully, the employee should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Oral Communication: able to follow directions and get clarification; respond well to questions.

• Written Communication: able to read and interpret written information.

• Organizational Support: follow policies and procedures; support organization's goals and values.

• Planning/Organizing: follow work plans as directed; use time efficiently.

• Professionalism: approach others in a respectful manner.

• Quality: demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.

• Adaptability: manage competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality: attend work consistently and arrive on time; adhere to schedule to ensure that warehouse goals and responsibilities are executed, follow company procedures when absent.

• Dependability: follows instructions, responds to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A good working knowledge of routine duties and responsibilities

• Demonstrates initiative

• Must be able to complete common paperwork related to shipping, receiving and material handling

• Able to work a flexible schedule.

• Must be forklift or hand truck certified.

• Good knowledge and understanding of common safe work practices

• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) preferred.  

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to accurately perform data entry duties

• Regularly lift light to heavy weight objects. 

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. 

• Must be able to have full repetitive use of both hands and fingers, i.e. simple grasping.

• Must be able to observe fruit on conveyors which are in continuous motion.

• Must work all available hours that are offered and wherever assigned.

WORK DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear; sit for prolong periods and use hands to finger, handle, lift or feel. May be exposed periodically to chilled or warm temperatures within the operation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Calavo Growers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Calavo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Calavo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Calavo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristic