Warehouse Sorting and Packaging Associate II

Come 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 II, 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!

This position is responsible for packaging whole cases into partial quantities (pounds and eaches) in produce bags for customers ordering Split items and evaluating, grading, sorting, weighing, and repackaging fresh produce into original or replacement containers. In addition to the repack and parring tasks, the Rework/Repack Associate will be responsible for moving materials using a forklift and/or pallet jack. Daily tasks are gathered by our Warehouse Management System collected in Produce Pro, including requests from Buyers, Quality Assurance, and Trading Company departments.

What you'll do...

• Operate forklift and ride-on pallet jack safely after completing training and certification.
• Operate a hand-held scanner.
• Down stack pallets for product sorting, grading, weighing, and repacking into containers.
• Build pallets and tag them appropriately with labels.
• Down stack pallets for product sorting, grading, weighing, and repacking into containers.
• Maintain consistent product workflow and put away products after repacking.
• Meet productivity requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work cooperatively with other team members.
• Clean and put away supplies after each shift.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What we look for...

• 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.
• Forklift and ride-on pallet jack experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn and operate computer systems including Produce Pro and portable communications.
• Good oral and written communication skills (ability to read and write in English, in order to receive direction and process paperwork).
• Attention to detail and ability to differentiate quality levels of various products.
• Ability to stand at a sorting station table for most of the shift.
• Available to work overtime and weekends.
• Able to work efficiently with or without direct supervision.
• 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

Pacific 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Produce: 1 year (Preferred)
• Riding Electric Pallet Jack: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
• Warehouse Management System: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19