General Labor Receiving US

Pure Hothouse Foods marketed under the Pure Flavor brand is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing strong support for our retail & foodservice customers and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers inspired to put quality flavor and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated energetic and highly skilled workforce we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive vibrant organization.

Job Summary:

The General Labor Packer role assures that produce of the highest quality is packed into the appropriate containers accurately labelled and meets food safety quality and customer specification. This role supports the supply chain by consistently meeting productivity and efficiency targets and ensures optimal operation of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Visually inspect and handle fresh vegetables; grade by identifying different ripening stages sizes and classification and package according to customer specification
• Inspect produce and packaging for foreign object control pest or other contamination report to personnel with authority
• Responsible for the careful handling of produce; prevent bruising or damage to the product; meet quality food safety and packing standards set out by Line Leader and Supervisors
• Communicate frequently with Production Supervisor report quality issues damage shortages of product or packaging
• Cleaning and sanitization of all food contact surfaces and machines in the production area; maintain a clean work area through out shift; report damages or mechanical issues to personnel with authority
• Comply with SOPs Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Food Safety Health and Safety and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Requirements:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred
• No previous experience required; general understanding of packhouse operations preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices Health and Safety Food Safety preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment demonstrate keen attention to detail

Work Environment:

Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; on-call and holiday availability ability and willingness to travel.

This job operates across multiple location and environment could vary from a refrigerated warehouse where temperatures range from forty-5 fifty-5degrees F to a greenhouse operation with temperatures that range from eighty ninety degrees F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery and forklift truck operation

Role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods

Role frequently requires the ability to stand walk bend twist use hands to handle or feel product or packaging and reach with hands and arms

The position frequently involves needing to lift up to 30-pounds occasionally up to 50-poounds.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity submit your resume to Pure Flavor today!

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation please contact our Human Resources department.

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