Job Purpose:

Prepares agricultural products by sorting and discarding inferior or defective produce; preparing produce for merchandising and shipping.



Duties:

* Sorts agricultural produce by segregating produce on conveyor belt or table; applying grade, color, and size distinctions.



* Segregates acceptable produce by discarding inferior or defective items and foreign matter.



* Prepares produce for merchandising by bunching, tying, and trimming; selecting choice produce to be used as top layers on marketing containers.



* Prepares produce for shipping by packing produce in boxes, barrels, baskets, or crates; placing containers on designated conveyors or pallets.



* Maintains quality results by following inspection and shipping standards.



* Helps others by answering questions and responding to requests.



* Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.



* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.



* Enhances produce sorting department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.







 

Minimum Qualifications:

FLUENT IN SPANISH IS REQUIRED

Legally authorized to work in the US.

Good human relation skills.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to maintain a positive and professional attitude.

Must be flexible with working schedule.

Teamwork ability

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Fruit/Vegetables quality control or inspection.

Knowledge on quality standards for Grapes, Citrus, Apples/Pears, Tropical fruits.

Knowledge on postharvest conditions, transportation and storage of fresh produce commodities.

Familiarity with product specifications and expectations.

In case you do not have fruit background we are looking willing to learn.

Physical Requirements

Specific vision abilities required by this job include a high level attention to detail.

Must be able to stand long hours, in a variety of conditions that include cold environment.