Packer/Sorter

Packer/Sorter

Floor Supervisor

Non-Supervisory-Seasonal

16.50-17.50

Varies by season

Objective The primary function of this position is to inspect fruit for defects according to specifications provided (i.e. color, shape, bruises, softness, grade, sunburn and punctures). As the fruit moves across the sorting table, the worker will sort out defective fruit. Additionally, the worker will remove any leaves or debris from the fruit and will need to be able to work with packaging equipment, focus on distribution of final product while maintaining consistent work flow. Qualifications • Communicate well with others • Follow verbal directions • Ability to do highly repetitive physical work, paying attention to detail • Knowledge of fruit grades and sizes desirable • Fruit packing experience desired • Ability to stand in the same place for a long period of time • Ability to work under wet conditions Elements of Position • Observing and evaluating fruits as it moves across the sorting table. • Reaching/Handling at waist level to transfer and discard defective fruit into cull totes • Reaching/Handling to remove leaves and debris • Standing in the same place for a long period of time • Sorting fruit out of water conductions • Observing and evaluating the packing material • Reaching/Handling at waist level to operate packaging equipment • Reaching/Handling to distribute final product Physical requirements • Constant standing, use of both hands, manual & finger dexterity for rolling/manipulating fruits for inspection, grasping and handling fruit to transfer them to a cull chute/tote • Constant reaching below shoulder height to work off the sorting table, rolling, transferring or discarding fruits. • Constant lifting 0 – 1 pound to lift/place fruit into the cull chutes • Infrequent twisting and bending at waist when leaning/reaching – varies according to variety and quality of cherries being processed • Seldom to occasional walking and climbing stairs to and from assigned workstation. The exact number of stairs that are required to be climbed varies according to the assigned workstation • Senses: hearing, sight (near, far, color) • Constant standing, use of both hands, repeatedly hand movement with the packaging equipment • Constant reaching below shoulder height to grab packing material, transferring final product • Constant lifting 25 pound • Infrequent twisting and bending at waist when leaning/reaching-varies according to variety and quality of final product Environmental factors • Work is performed in refrigeration rooms. Room is well ventilated with moderate noise, good lighting, moderate dust, and standard to cold (40 degrees) room temperature. Rarely there will be slight odors Safety factors • Hazards encountered in work environment include forklift traffic, wet/damp environment, wet floors, and moving belts. Attention to keeping foreign objects off belts is required

Equipment Used to Perform Job • Sorting tables; Computer equipment; Fruit Dispenser; Conveyor belts; Gloves; Aprons; Hair restraints This position can encompass duties other than the specified duties listed above. If necessary, alternative duties can be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.