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JOB FILLED - Blueberry Packhouse Manager

Job Description: 

Greg, Monica , and Joshua Willems are the owners of Farm To Table Berries. Greg and Monica both come from deep family-farming roots. Greg's relatives farmed in Germany and Russia before coming to the U.S. Monica's relatives farmed in Germany and Brazil before coming to the U.S.  During the summer months, Monica would pack tree fruit at various packing houses while Greg helped his dad irrigate and cultivate the orchards and vineyards. Joshua is the next generation at Farm To Table Berries.

We are now seeking a Blueberry Packhouse Manager in Reedley, California.

As the Packing Manager you are directly responsible for all aspects of packaging blueberries including; monitoring all employees on the packing and cleaning lines to ensure employees are maximizing production while still producing a finished product that meets or exceed SMP quality and food safety standards.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Mechanical skills: Ability to operate, maintain and perform minor repairs to packing room equipment.
  • Forklift: Ability to operate a forklift with safety and precision.
  • Computer skills: strong computer skills, including proficiencies in Microsoft Programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly become proficient in the company’s ERP software.
  • Ability and willingness to travel.
  • Must have supervisory experience.
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferably.
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Create a work environment that has a positive effect on employee morale and establishing the framework for the ongoing performance.
  • Communicate daily with the Sales Department and Facility Manager to coordinate production activities.
  • Review current and potential product issues with Sales Department and Facility Manager.
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained and in good and sanitary operating condition.
  • Keep accurate and up to date food safety logs notifying the Food Safety Manager if there are corrective actions that need to be taken.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of SMP packing shed and surrounding areas.
  • Ensure all employees are following food safety guidelines and good manufacturing practices. Participate in the Food Safety Committee.
  • Have a reasonable knowledge of safety procedures and implement them on the job as needed. Participate in the Safety Committee. Stay current on OSHA laws.
  • Ensure daily packing and cleaning costs meet or exceed standards provided by the Facility Manager (budget). Maximize efficiency and minimize labor daily.
  • Ensure that Quality Control standards for packaging and finished fruit are being met always. Ensure correct raw and packaging materials are used.
  • Ensure that data for each run is being tracked correctly within the company’s ERP software.
  • Communicate to the Facility Manager ensure that materials are on hand for daily requirements. Inventory materials as directed by the Facility Manager.
  • Use company’s ERP software to build jobs for the packing and cleaning according to first in first out priority.
  • Direct supervise packing room employees including team leaders. Learn how to operate software.
Education: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 4 years of related experience and/or training. 

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