Pack house laborer

Overview

Description

Inspect fruit and divert fruit which does not meet quality specifications.

Obtain boxes from stacked pallet or conveyor

Manually pack fruit into Number One (#1) bushel boxes

Apply cover lid and push downline to the taper/labeler

Visually inspect fruit which is destined for the bin filler

Remove fruit which does not meet specifications and divert it according to quality level and according to supervisor direction

Periodically check fruit in the bin to ensure that the fruit has not been damaged by the equipment/process. Notify the supervisor of any issues observed.

Repair bins as needed using materials and tools provided

Ensure that only acceptable condition bins are delivered for filling. Notify a supervisor or forklift operator to remove any dirty or unacceptable bins.

Ensure the bin filler maintains a consistent flow and finished bins are promptly rotated out as completed.

Prepare cardboard boxes using materials and tools provided according to established procedures.

Prepare the machine and glue at least 30 minutes before start of production

Gather cardboard and place into the magazine of the box machine.

Run machine to form boxes.

Remove formed boxes from output conveyor and either stack on pallet(s) or hang on overhead hook conveyor

Ensure machine is filled with glue, monitor machine to detect and prevent jams

Prepare RPC’s (Returnable Plastic Containers) by manually erecting / locking them into fixed, box position

Remove outer shrink wrap from the pallet of RPC’s using a company provided knife/sharp implement.

Visually inspect pallets of RPC’s and remove or do not use any which are broken or appear dirty

Manually erect the RPC, and place it on a stand, pallet, or rollers in preparation for fruit packing

• Ability to read, write, and speak English is preferred
• Spanish-speaking only staff may qualify, with bi-lingual supervisors in place