Location: Oneida,NY, USA
Green Empire Farms in Oneida, NY, is currently seeking a Grader (Packer) who is responsible for working in a fast-paced environment, packing produce into the appropriate containers, ensuring the product is properly labeled and meets company quality and food safety standards. Primary Responsibilities: • Pack product into containers and seal and label properly. • Understand produce grade standards and maturity characteristics. • Responsible for handling produce carefully to prevent bruising or damage to the product. • Meets packing productivity standards as set out by the Supervisor. • Cleaning and sanitization of the pack room. • Meet packing standards set out by the Grading Supervisor, Line Leads or Quality Control. • Follow Food Safety, Occupational Health and Safety and Operations policies and procedures. • Identifies safety concerns and communicates with Supervisor accordingly. • Any other tasks as directed by Supervision. Education/Background Requirements: • Previous experience working with produce or in warehouse environment preferred. Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required • Ability to learn and retain a wealth of product and customer knowledge. • Ability to make critical decisions quickly and repeatedly. • Manual dexterity: ability to work with hands for the entire shift. • Must be able to stand/walk for an extended amount of time. • Good motor skills and eye/hand coordination. Working Conditions: • Ability to work in varying temperatures that can be cool to hot. • Must be capable of frequently lifting up to 30 lbs. • Position requires standing and walking for the entire shift. • Environment includes a refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages 50°F and the background noise approaches 70 dcbs. $16.50/hr