This position is responsible for prepping, cutting, slicing, and packaging all specialty items for customers. All work is performed in a refrigerated warehouse setting with the temperature set to between 34- and 38-degrees Fahrenheit.   It requires standing alongside a conveyor belt that moves washed fruits and vegetables to within reach or a table separate from the conveyor, cut, peel, or dice fruits and vegetable to a predesignated size. Weighing and packaging produce, arranging fruit and vegetable trays, labeling product and place them into required packaging for shipping.

Position Responsibilities:

• Cut produce using a knife, and other tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 #
• Stock inventory for the day’s orders
• Cutting, slicing, cleaning, and peeling produce
• Weigh and seal packages or containers
• Check quality of produce to meet quality standards
• Label packages according to item
• Responsible for completing customer orders in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain a clean work area
• Follow all safety procedures including and not limited to wearing of all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Responsible for supporting and maintaining Food Safety and Quality programs and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Follow GMP’s and Safety Guidelines
• Performs other related duties as requested

• Ability to use knives, peelers, spoons, measuring cups, scoops and scales
• Ability to read and scale
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
• Work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Have good oral and written communication skills (ability to read and write in English, as is affected by direction and paperwork)
• Must be able to work for extended periods of time in continuously cold environment
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must have general knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety

Pacific Coast Fruit Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pacific Coast Fruit 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.