General Labor - Packer U.S. (Various Shifts)

Pure Flavor® Farms • Byron, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

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 throughout 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED