Sizer Operator

Family Tree Farms Inc•Traver, CA

11d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

A Sizer Operator ensures accurate fruit sizing and pack styles while maintaining an accurate and consistent workflow. This role involves operating and maintaining sizer equipment, supervising assistant operators, communicating with other departments, and monitoring fruit quality and size. The operator will also assist in continuous improvement efforts and perform basic maintenance on equipment. Travel to different locations may be expected.

Requirements

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays; this is critical to support the needs of the business and is subject to change.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 3 seasons of experience as a Sizer Operator.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Ability to maintain a high level of physicality for prolonged periods and work primarily standing
Excellent people management and interpersonal skills
Excellent written communication skills
Aptitude for math and mechanical skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Nice To Haves

Compaq software experience is a plus.
Experience and other training or certification may be substituted for education.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Experience using a forklift is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure that sizer equipment is operating at optimal levels to distribute the fruit evenly to assigned lines.
Perform all necessary start-up and shutdown procedures, cleaning, and troubleshooting to assure accuracy of equipment operation and to reduce and avoid downtime.
Supervise the work of assistant sizer operators and other department personnel.
Provide proper training and feedback to subordinates.
Communicate with other departments within and outside the plant about necessary changes to our pack requests or any other changes.
Complete downtime tracking documentation.
Establish packaging requirements for daily runs, as directed by the Sales Department pack requests.
Monitor fruit samples for quality, size, and grade and identify when adjustments are necessary.
Assist in the continuous improvement efforts at the facilities in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
Perform basic maintenance and repairs to sizer equipment as needed.
May be expected to travel to different locations.