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.   In compliance with Federal and State equal opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-job-related medical condition or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pacific Coast Fruit Company participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to hire and retain a high-quality workforce, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work.