General Labor - Packer US

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

Responsibilities:

• Visually inspect and handle fresh vegetables; grade by identifying different ripening stages, sizes and classification and package according to customer specification
• Inspect produce and packaging for foreign object control, pest or other contamination, report to personnel with authority.
• Responsible for the careful handling of produce; prevent bruising, or damage to the product; meet quality, food safety and packing standards set out by Line Leader and Supervisors
• Communicate frequently with Production Supervisor, report quality issues, damage, shortages of product or packaging. 
• Cleaning and sanitization of all food contact surfaces and machines in the production area; maintain a clean work area throughout shift; report damages or mechanical issues to personnel with authority.
• Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations. 
• Other core expectations as defined by the company. 

Requirements:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred
• No previous experience required; general understanding of packhouse operations preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail.

Working Conditions:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs.; flexibility required.
• This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms.

The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds.