Pack house 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 

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English is preferred 

Spanish-speaking only staff may qualify, with bi-lingual supervisors in place