Loader

Ocean Mist Farms•Coachella, CA

About The Position

The Loader accurately and efficiently prepares and loads finished goods for outbound shipments in a cooling facility while maintaining proper inventory rotation. The role ensures customer orders are picked, staged, and loaded correctly, safely, and in compliance with quality, weight, and food safety standards. The Loader also receives product from transfer loads and assists with cold storage placement as needed. The position requires a rotating shift schedule and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in agricultural cooling, receiving, and/or shipping operations.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Basic math, reading, and documentation skills.
Experience using radio frequency scanners, scan guns, and reading pallet tags.
Ability to verify shipped quantities against pick tickets and manifests.
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Good interpersonal skills, a customer-service mindset, and ability to work effectively with drivers, peers, and supervisors.
Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
Sufficient vision and hearing to safely perform job duties.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including loading, unloading, and moving produce.

Responsibilities

Load outbound trucks promptly, verifying order details, load counts, commodities, and aging reports.
Coordinate with drivers to confirm load configuration, truck identification, and special instructions before loading.
Inspect trailers for cleanliness, structural integrity, and suitability for product before loading.
Ensure pallets and boxes are in good condition, stacked securely, and stabilized with corner boards and shrink wrap as required.
Maintain proper product rotation in cold rooms using FIFO guidelines unless otherwise directed.
Pick customer orders accurately according to pick tickets and special instructions.
Document loaded quantities on the loading manifest, including pallet counts and packaging materials used.
Verify inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and damage, and promptly report quality variances.
Remove pallet stickers and tag partial or leftover pallets as required for inventory tracking.
Receive product from transfer loads and assist with cold storage placement as needed.
Learn and apply loading patterns and configurations for different commodities to protect product integrity.
Load transport vehicles with evenly distributed weight to ensure safe transport and compliance with gross weight regulations.
Complete daily equipment and forklift inspections and follow safe operating procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Work a rotating shift schedule and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.