Pack laborer

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.