Packer

Title: (1) Packer

Department: Bagging

Shift: 1st

Rate/Shift Diff: $15.92

Special Requests: Must be able to stand for a full 8 hours shift, Fluent Spanish and English, 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for correctly packaging avocados according to the appropriate quantity and bag requirements. Providing assistance in repacking tasks as necessary. Ensuring that avocado quantity aligns with the standards set by Mission Produce.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• §  Understand the differences in avocados including but not limited to size, label, color, ripeness and overall quality.


• §  Understand the various customers and the specifications in quality that each customer requires.


• §  Understand the various proper packing procedures including but not limited to box types and bag configurations.


• §  Determine fruit and bag quality and sort according to company and customer quality standards.


• §  Utilize any supporting packing materials for all product types.


• §  Ensure working area is always clean and ready according to company standards.


• §  Undergo safety and job training pertinent to your job.


• §  Complete other duties as directed by supervisors or leads.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• §  Ability to work and communicate well with supervisors, leads and fellow employees.


• §  Ability to communicate and read in Spanish or English effectively.


• §  Ability to accomplish and manage tasks in a timely manner without constant direct supervision.


• §  Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds.


• §  Ability and willingness to be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperatures between 35 and 45 degrees and safely work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.


• §  Ability and willingness to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch, smell, etc., as needed to perform essential tasks.


• §  Ability to work overtime if needed.