Sizer Operator

A Sizer Operator ensures accurate fruit sizing and pack styles while maintaining an accurate and consistent workflow.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Ensure that sizer equipment is operating at optimal levels to distribute the fruit evenly to assigned lines.
• Perform all necessary start-up and shutdown procedures, cleaning, and troubleshooting to assure accuracy of equipment operation and to reduce and avoid downtime.
• Supervise the work of assistant sizer operators and other department personnel.
• Provide proper training and feedback to subordinates.
• Communicate with other departments within and outside the plant about necessary changes to our pack requests or any other changes.
• Complete downtime tracking documentation.
• Establish packaging requirements for daily runs, as directed by the Sales Department pack requests.
• Monitor fruit samples for quality, size, and grade and identify when adjustments are necessary.
• Assist in the continuous improvement efforts at the facilities in safety, quality, cost, and productivity. 
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs to sizer equipment as needed.
• May be expected to travel to different locations.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays; this is critical to support the needs of the business and is subject to change.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Compaq software experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 seasons of experience as a Sizer Operator.
• Experience and other training or certification may be substituted for education.

Language

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of physicality for prolonged periods and work primarily standing
• Experience using a forklift is a plus
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Aptitude for math and mechanical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software