General Labor

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 FlavorTM 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.Job Summary:The General Labor - Packer role assures that produce of the highest quality is packed into the appropriate containers, accurately labelled, and meets food safety, quality, and customer specification. This role supports the supply chain by consistently meeting productivity and efficiency targets and ensures optimal operation of the business.Responsibilities:Visually inspect and handle fresh vegetables; grade by identifying different ripening stages, sizes and classification and package according to customer specificationInspect 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 SupervisorsCommunicate frequently with Production Supervisor, report quality issues, damage, shortages of product or packagingCleaning and sanitization of all food contact surfaces and machines in the production area; maintain a clean work area through out shift; report damages or mechanical issues to personnel with authorityComply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectationsOther core expectations as defined by the companyRequirements:Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferredNo previous experience required; general understanding of packhouse operations preferredKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferredSelf-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 Working Conditions:Hours of work may vary depending on business needs.; flexibility requiredThis job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operationRole frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and armsThe position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-poundsIf you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Hothouse Foods todayPure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.Check us out at www.pure-flavor.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.