Calavo

General Laborer

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $20.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
job training
Employee Discounts
safe work environment
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Calavo Growers, Inc. is a renowned company located in Keaau, HI, specializing in the agricultural and food production industry with a focus on fresh fruit handling and distribution. Established with a commitment to quality and sustainability, Calavo Growers has a distinguished reputation for providing fresh produce to markets while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. As part of their operational workforce, they offer part-time positions that not only provide employees with competitive wages but also an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment centered on food safety and production efficiency.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma preferred but not required
  • experience handling food in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • be able to comprehend simple instructions
  • apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly
  • willing to wear personal protective equipment such as hair net, smock, sleeves, long pants, and non-slip water resistant footwear
  • able to work in cold and/or hot environments
  • aware of the hazards of moving machinery and able to maintain safety protocols
  • physical ability to frequently walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma preferred but not required
  • experience handling food in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • be able to comprehend simple instructions
  • apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • adhere to organizational policies and procedures
  • demonstrate professionalism and adaptability
  • reliable attendance and punctuality
  • ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment

Job Duties

  • Follow all safety and food safety procedures
  • keep work area clean
  • perform other duties assigned by management not described below
  • determine grade and ripeness of fruit by observing external appearance
  • remove fruit of predetermined grade and/or ripeness from the packing line and place them in another location as directed
  • help load and prepare chambers for treatment
  • unload chambers after treatment
  • 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 container 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
  • verify size and color on the container
  • segregate containers and stack them for shipping or holding
  • stack containers for shipping and load shipping containers as directed
  • deliver packing material to packing station as directed
  • receive supplies
  • prepare pallets for shipment
  • load containers
  • complete documentation for shipping

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location