Specialty Vegetable Packer

THE CHEFS GARDEN INC•Huron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Specialty Vegetable Packer is responsible for fulfilling orders and preparing them for shipment. Their duties include washing, cleaning, and prepping products, performing quality control assessments, and assembling items securely in the right packaging.

Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be comfortable working in a cool, wet environment.
Service-mentality: People always come first
Do things the right way: Commit to the extra step, minute, or method that leads to excellence
Commit to Quality: Care about the work that you do
Help others where necessary and ask for help when needed.
Develop an understanding of the way that your role contributes to the larger mission of The Chef’s Garden.

Responsibilities

Assist as a member of the Packing Room team in the sorting and cleaning of incoming product and in the packing of orders for the day's deliveries.
Ensure that orders are error-free, of the best possible quality and go out in a timely manner.
Assist in checking-in incoming produce, giving a lot number and date, putting it away, judging product quality, and grading accordingly.
Fill orders for the current day's delivery accurately with quality product, noting substitutions and shorts when necessary.
Properly pack orders to ensure no damage to the product and maintain the appropriate temperature.
Assist in the cleaning, trimming, sorting, and packing of fruits and vegetables, including running the cleaning machines for certain items.
Cross-train and learn the proper procedures for all areas of the Packing Room.
Assist in other Packing areas (Tomato, Lettuce, Petites, and Micro Packing) as needed.
Follow specific Food Safety and HACCP procedures, including temperature measurements, cleaning schedule and procedures, proper product labeling with lot numbers, and tracking of lot numbers for incoming produce.
Keep all utensils (scissors, knives, thermometers, etc.) cleaned and sanitized according to all Food Safety policies and standards.
At end of shift, clean Packing Room, fill supplies and remove trash to dumpster or to employee shelves.
Perform any other duties necessary to meet job responsibilities.