Job Description:
In this position you will ensure products shipped from Eastern Pro Pack (and off site locations) meet the standards set by AMC Direct, Inc. and the customers they serve.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
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Education
- High School Diploma / GED
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Experience
- 1 + year(s) of previous experience in produce preferred
- Experience with Rubicon software or experience with other similar software is a plus
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Professional Certification
- USDA Certification preferred
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Specialized Knowledge
- Grape/Citrus quality inspection
- Knowledge in agriculture and fruit operations
- Knowledge of Postharvest fruit
- Knowledge of food safety, USDA regulations
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Skills
- Proficient at Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
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Abilities
- Must be able to prioritize and possess a strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) effectively at various levels throughout the organization
- Bilingual - (English/Spanish is a plus)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record is mandatory
- Reliable transportation required
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Inspect outgoing produce product and assure it meets customer quality and condition specifications as required by management
- Re-inspect aged produce as required
- Provide written repack run reports
- Assist the production team to assure quality and condition standards are met at the time of packing
- Ensure correct material labels are used with correct product
- Occasional off site inspections for product stored at third party facilities and/or product to be purchased
- Comply with company policies - ie., food safety, hygiene, PPE, etc.
- Report all inquiries and issues to supervisor
- Retrieve samples of product when requested
- Conduct cycle counts on packaging materials
- Keep work area clean and organized
- Examine and inspect containers, materials, and fruit in order to ensure that packing specifications are met
- Weighing and counting material to insure weight specifications are met
- Other duties as assigned
