Bagging Coordinator (Value Added Services)
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Area Supervisor and Site Manager, the Bagging/VAS Coordinator plans, schedules, and coordinates daily bagging operations, supports bagging team members, and ensures finished goods meet customer specifications, are produced on time, and are accurately recorded. The role coordinates production, labor, product handling, machine setup and maintenance, quality checks, order completion, inventory, and communication with supervisors and other teams. The position requires flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as production needs require. The listed schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with flexibility for overtime on weekdays and Saturdays; shift start times follow the production schedule, and end times may fluctuate. The work involves frequent standing, walking, upper-body movement, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting and carrying, and exposure to machinery, chemicals, noise, and hot, cold, or humid environments.
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 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 collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt, including cross-training in other production positions.
- Knowledge of power tools, including drills, wrenches, and screwdrivers, and tool measurements.
- Tapping and threading skills.
- Basic electrical knowledge, including testing voltage, finding short circuits, and stripping cables.
- Experience with inventory tracking and reporting.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules, including Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent standing, walking, upper-body movements, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
- Ability to work around machinery, moving mechanical parts, stacks and pallets, and chemical products, and in hot or cold environments from 38°F to 60°F and frequently hot or wet (humid) locations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience coordinating production schedules or leading team members.
- Experience with air machines (air compressors) or mechanical work.
- 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 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, loading new customer information, and managing 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 in other departments when needed, as directed by the Site Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
