- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 70
- Job Duties:
- General Laborers to perform the following duties:
Cantaloupe Cutter Job Duties
Cutting: Use knives and cutting tools to slice cantaloupes into specified sizes and shapes, ensuring uniformity for packaging.
Cleaning: Thoroughly clean all cantaloupes before cutting, removing seeds and any debris to maintain the highest quality standards.
Inspection: Examine fruits for quality, ripeness, and defects, discarding those that do not meet standards.
Safety Compliance: Adhere to all workplace safety guidelines, including proper handling of cutting tools and machinery, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintaining a clean work area.
Sanitation: Ensure all equipment and surfaces are sanitized according to health and safety regulations to prevent contamination.
Waste Management: Efficiently manage waste material from the cutting process, separating and disposing of it according to company policies.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of quantities cut, waste, and any issues encountered during the shift.
Cantaloupe Packer Job Duties
Inspection: Carefully inspect cantaloupes for ripeness, size, and quality, ensuring only those that meet the company's standards are packed. Discard or separate the fruits that do not meet quality standards.
Sorting: Sort cantaloupes based on size, grade, and quality. This may involve measuring or weighing each fruit to ensure it fits the criteria for specific orders or packaging requirements.
Cleaning: Ensure cantaloupes are clean and free of field dirt or debris before packaging. This may involve a washing process or a final wipe-down as part of the preparation.
Packing: Gently pack cantaloupes into containers, boxes, or crates, ensuring that they are arranged in a manner that minimizes damage during transport. Use padding materials as necessary to protect the fruit.
Labeling: Accurately label boxes with the correct product information, including variety, size, and weight, as well as any other information required by regulations or customer specifications.
Sealing and Stacking: Securely seal packed boxes and stack them in an organized manner on pallets or in storage areas, ready for shipment. Ensure that stacks are stable and do not pose a risk of toppling over.
Weight Management: Weigh packed boxes or pallets as required, ensuring they meet transport regulations and customer requirements.
Quality Control: Perform periodic checks on packed products to ensure ongoing compliance with quality standards. Report any issues with product quality, packaging materials, or processes to the supervisor immediately.
Inventory Management: Keep track of packaging materials and supplies, notifying the supervisor when stocks are low and need replenishing.
Workplace Safety: Adhere to all workplace safety guidelines and practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of boxes and packing materials.
Cleanliness and Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to sanitation regulations to ensure a hygienic environment suitable for food handling.
Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively with other team members and departments to ensure a smooth packing process and to meet packing deadlines.
Compliance: Follow all regulatory, company, and customer guidelines related to the handling, packing, and shipping of cantaloupes, ensuring full compliance with food safety standards.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse