Grader​/Packer

Job Overview

Sungrow Farms in Ontario, NY, is seeking a Grader (Packer) who works 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.

• Pack product into containers and seal and label properly.
• Understand produce grade standards and maturity characteristics.
• Handle produce carefully to prevent bruising or damage to the product.
• Meet packing productivity standards as set out by the Supervisor.
• Clean and sanitize 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.
• Identify safety concerns and communicate with Supervisor accordingly.
• Perform any other tasks as directed by Supervision.

• Previous experience working with produce or in a warehouse environment preferred.

• 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.

• 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 dB.

Salary: $16.50/hr