packaging laborer

SUMMARY: The Packaging Laborer position is a floating position to assist the Packaging Supervisor in areas of need on any given day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties as assigned.

1. Assist with sorting pears on Presize or Packaging lines;

-Sort pears according to company standards.

-Remove leaves from pears.

-Must have reasonable vision acuity correctable to 20/30. -Must be able to stand and/or use a sit-stand chair.

-Must have aptitude to learn fruit grades.

-Must have good color and depth perception.

-Must have reasonable manual dexterity with both hands.

2. Assist Box Machine Operator;

-Scan shook/packing materials.

-Break up pallet of shook, load to machine.

-Add bags/liners into built boxes

-Notify the Box Machine Operator when more supplies are needed. -Assist with carton changes at the machine.

-Rotate positions after each break.

-Repair cartons with automatic staple machine.

-Place all waste cardboard in the ‘crusher’.

-Follow all safety guidelines.

3. Assist supervisors as needed;

-Clean debris off floor, including pears and material

-Pull bin tags off bins of fruit

-Repair damaged wood pallets with hammer and nail gun.

Physical Activities: Average hours per week: 40 (More during receiving)

Shift: Days / Swing

Type of equipment used for this position, with frequency of use:

At will: Sit/Stand chair, Foot-rest.

Occasionally: Pencil, Rope.

Frequently: Computer, Hand Held Scanner, Box of packed fruit, Hammer, Staple gun.