Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $21.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
safe work environment
Job Description
Calavo Growers is a distinguished leader in the fresh produce industry, renowned for providing high-quality fruits and vegetables to markets worldwide. With a rich history and a steadfast commitment to sustainable agriculture and responsible sourcing, Calavo Growers has established itself as a respected agribusiness company that supports growers and delivers premium products to consumers. The company is dedicated to innovation, quality, and food safety, fostering a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Calavo Growers ensures a discrimination-free workplace that values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma is preferred but not required
- experience handling food in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- able to comprehend simple instructions
- able to apply common sense to carry out detailed but simple written or oral instructions
- regularly required to talk or hear
- frequently required to walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to handle product
- occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- willingness to wear personal protective equipment
- able to work in cold or hot environments
- awareness of machinery hazards and ability to maintain safety around moving machinery
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma is preferred but not required
- experience handling food in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- able to comprehend simple instructions
- apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions
- oral communication skills
- written communication skills
- ability to follow policies and procedures
- professional approach to others
- demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
- manage competing demands and adapt to change
- consistent attendance and punctuality
- dependability in completing tasks on time or notifying management
Job Duties
- Follow all safety and food safety procedures
- keep work area clean
- perform other duties assigned by management
- determine grade and ripeness of fruit by observing external appearance
- remove fruit of predetermined grade and/or ripeness from the packing line
- help load and prepare chambers for treatment
- unload chambers after treatment
- determine size, grade, and ripeness of fruit on packing table
- remove fruit from table for culling or regrading
- pack fruit based on orders
- assemble containers
- place packed container on case conveyor
- examine packed container for proper packing method, material, and carton size
- check weight of packed container
- record information from container
- verify packing specifications and apply labels
- close carton boxes with tape machine
- verify proper sealing of carton boxes
- verify size and color on containers
- segregate containers and stack for shipping or holding
- stack containers for shipping
- load shipping containers as directed
- deliver packing material to packing station
- receive supplies
- prepare pallets for shipment
- load containers
- complete documentation for shipping
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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