Bagging Coordinator

West Pak Avocado Inc•Woolwich Township, NJ

4d•$19 - $21

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Area Supervisor and Site Manager, the Bagging Coordinator plans, schedules, and coordinates daily bagging operations; supports bagging team members; and ensures finished goods meet customer specifications, are completed on time, and are accurately recorded. The role coordinates production, product handling, labor, machine setup and changeovers, maintenance, quality checks, order fulfillment, inventory, and communication with supervisors. The coordinator also trains team members, follows food and workplace safety requirements, and may assist other departments as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of directly related experience in the produce or manufacturing industry, including bagging or packing machine operation.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving ability.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to deliver results under challenging deadlines.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt; the role includes cross-training in other production positions.
Knowledge of power tools, including drills, wrenches, screwdrivers, and tool measurements.
Tapping and threading skills.
Basic electrical knowledge, including testing voltage, finding short circuits, and stripping cables.
Inventory tracking and reporting experience.
Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules, Saturdays and Sundays, overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of the position, including frequent standing, walking, upper-body movement, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to work around machinery and moving mechanical parts, stacks and pallets, and in high places; tolerate moderate noise and exposure to chemical products, hot or cold conditions from 38°F to 60°F, and frequently hot or wet (humid) locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating production schedules or leading team members.
Air machine (air compressor) or mechanical experience.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule daily bagging production runs based on customer orders, pick tickets, and fruit availability.
Coordinate labor and assign bagging team members to machines and lines to meet daily production targets.
Coordinate product handling and fruit flow between receiving, ripening, bagging, and shipping.
Program bagging machines to meet customer specifications for finished goods, including film, netting, and labels.
Lead customer transitions and changeovers, including pre-staging machines with new customer information, loading that information, and managing the depletion of old fruit as new fruit is introduced.
Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance, and coordinate larger repairs with the Maintenance team.
Perform general and technical repairs, including basic parts replacement, calibrations, and minimal electrical repairs.
Conduct required quality inspections of finished goods and communicate reports daily.
Collaborate with quality control staff on verification and inspections.
Verify customer orders and quantities and complete orders according to pick tickets.
Ensure outbound finished goods are properly marked and labeled before shipment.
Update Famous with finished-goods inventory and production data.
Maintain inventory of bagging materials, including film, netting, and labels, and update physical inventory counts.
Communicate production status, delays, and material shortages to the Bagging Supervisor in a timely manner.
Train and support bagging team members on machine operation, changeovers, and safe work practices.
Follow company policies and procedures, including food safety (GMP) and workplace safety requirements.
Assist other departments when needed, as directed by the Site Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.