Gatekeeper

Nature Fresh Farms Inc•Laredo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nature Fresh Farms®, we are committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming. Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we are proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision. We are currently looking to fill a Full-Time, permanent position for a Gatekeeper in our Production Department at our Laredo, TX facility.

Requirements

Experience with computers, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Effective reading, writing, oral communication, and listening skills are essential job tools
Organization and attention to detail are essential
Patient, respectful, and able to lead employees effectively
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure or constantly changing tight deadlines
The schedule will fluctuate according to the needs of the company.

Nice To Haves

Spanish is an advantage

Responsibilities

The gatekeeper must always remain on the floor and is also responsible for system entry of any kind
Ensure that all boxes are counted and/or weighed and that all pallets are labeled as they enter and exit the repacking department
Provide label information to record all repackaging-related product and dry goods activity in the ERP system
Quickly identify and resolve all tag issues and ensure records correspond to corrections and/or notes in the ERP system
Report problems/concerns to the production planner
Monitor #2s and products unloaded on each line, ensuring they are properly isolated, counted/weighed, and reported for each supplier and ensure proper entry into the ERP system
You must confirm the count of all pallets and label all pallets before they leave their respective lines or locations
Review the input for the ERP system received from line leaders, prior to processing
Ensure continuous communication with line leaders and production supervisor and production planner
Report any food safety or health and safety concerns immediately to the production supervisor and production planner
Make all labels/stickers accurately and according to specifications
Make sure all line materials (exp labels, etc.) are ready before supplies are needed
Additional duties as assigned.