Loader/Lumper

Dole Packaged Foods•Winton, CA

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose: Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit. At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success. Prepare product for shipment, stack cases into racks, following correct pallet patterns.

Requirements

Previous experience in a warehouse/shipping environment preferred
Able to lift to 50 pounds in a continuous 8+ hour shift
Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job
Performance evaluation will be completed within 30 days from date of hire. Must meet satisfactory job performance standards to continue in position.
Passionate about a purpose driven career
Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments
Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality
Consistently adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency
Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals
Must be able to pass job specific Physical Ability Test (PAT)
Noise produced by manufacturing machinery up to 92 decibels
Lift and Carry Requirements: Worker’s stack or re-stack boxes of strawberries onto pallets
50 lbs. (box of strawberries) average weight is 25-50 lbs.
Highest lift point 48” or shoulder height whichever is greater
Carrying distance up to a maximum of 10 ft.
Push and Pull Requirements: Moving of pallets
Standing and Walking Requirements: All tasks require standing and walking on concrete floors
Climbing Requirements: Step stool used to place boxes of fruit on top level of boxes stacked on pallets, step stool height 29”
Reaching Requirements: Reaching forward up to 24” while stacking pallets
Posture requirements: Must be able to do repetitive movements of bending, reaching overhead and forward up to 24”, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
Work Conditions Requirements: Temperatures range from -10° to 50°-degree Fahrenheit and may be exposed to fumes, tools and/or machinery with sharp edges.
PPE: freezer gear where needed, gloves, bump cap, ear plugs, hair nets, safety glasses, smocks & sleeves
Tools: utility knives, shovels, brooms, ice picks
Flexibility to work different shifts and days when required

Responsibilities

Load boxes/cases onto trucks
Move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
Stack product
Count boxes per pallet and follow pallet pattern instructions
Push/move pallets weighing up to 50 pounds
Clean up duties, as needed
Stretch wrap product by hand
Follow company policies
Follow safety procedures
Other duties that are reasonable associated with the above essential functions of the job
Forklift Certification preferred within 12 months of hire date
Forklift Evaluation/Certification Mandatory prior to forklift operation of any kind for any reason to include forklift training
Forklift Specialty pay will be received by those operating a forklift for more than two hours and in two hour increments up to their full day worked, with management approval
Must be able to stack boxes as high as 48” inches