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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

2

Job Duties:

SUMMARY: Floating support position is to assist the Packaging and Shipping Supervisors in areas of need on any given day. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as assigned. 1. Handle cartons of fruit, restack cartons weighing up to 45 pounds, and handle empty pallets weighing up to 100 pounds. 2. Work on pallet repair as necessary. 3. Take a carton of fruit from pallet and place it on a packers horse or box track; 4. Take packed carton from the packers horse or box track and stack it on the pallet; 5. Distribute fruit wrap, chipboard, jiffy pads, and other packaging supplies as necessary. 6. Clean areas where packaging supplies are stored in the packaging line area, to include: picking up fruit from the floor, removing paper and other debris from the area, and sweeping the general area to keep it clean. 7. Remove cartons of cull fruit from the packaging area and dump those cartons into the cull bin. 8. Fill cartons with fruit from the off-grade tub and empty those cartons into the off-grade bins. 9. Pull tags off of bins entering presize machine. 10. Ensure bins entering presize machine are correct according to the run sheet. 11. Confirm that the correct color coded identification tags are fed into the label Printer; 12. Accurately generate and place cull and off grade bin tags on bins in a timely manner. 13. Continually monitor bin tag information on bins exiting the machine. Communicate to the supervisor any errors. 14. Responsible for the accuracy of all outgoing shipping activities. 15. Assist as needed in transferring of packed fruit inventory within the computer system. 16. Checks drivers in and prioritizes order of loading. 17. Helps hauler determine legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states. 18. Print bills of lading, sign out drivers at completion of loading. 19. Maintain records concerning use of palletized loads. 20. Record spilled fruit (where it happened, what variety, wt. where it is going-garbage, juice etc.) 21. Cross-train employees as needed. 22. Use scanner as needed. 23. Any other general duties as assigned by the supervisor. Type of equipment used for this position, with frequency of use: Occasionally: Rope. Scanner, Computer, Pencil, Broom, Paint brush Frequently: Box of packed fruit, Box cutter, Hammer. Staple gun Days/Hours/Schedule: Worker may work either of the following shifts: Monday- Friday 7:00am -2:30pm or Monday- Friday 4:00 pm- 11:30 pm

Job Classification:

43-5071.00 - Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A. Physical effort applied in this job includes: Lifting, Pulling, Reaching, Manipulating, Carrying, Pushing, Shoveling. B. Amount of effort typically applied and frequency of application(Note: Whereas the following chart refers to lifting, any equivalent effort may be substituted): Amount of % of Time Effort is Applied Effort Applied Less than 1 lb. Less than 15% Between1 & 5 lb. 15% to 40% Between 5 & 25lb. 15% to 40% Between 25 & 35 lb.40% to 70% Between 35 & 45 lb. 40%to 70% C. The effort reflected in the above chart is typically applied in the following work positions. Sitting, Standing, Walking, Normal Bending, Stooping, Comfortable, Confined, Challenging, Uncomfortable. Mental or Visual Demand: Continuous mental and visual attention; the work is repetitive requiring constant alertness to monitor the scanning process and/or identify defects. Working Conditions: A. Identify the kinds of disagreeable elements incumbent would typically be exposed to in the work area. Dust, Dirt, Heat, Cold, Fumes, Noise, Vibration, Water. The job is often performed under somewhat disagreeable working conditions; exposure to any or all of the above elements is likely, with at least one present to the extent of being disagreeable. Attendance: During shipping and receiving times attendance is critical. Person must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Must be able to move at will to and from scale house to the growers truck during receiving and between shipping office and shipping dock when shipping. Sensory requirements: Must be able to expressor exchange ideas by means of the English spoken word. Must be able to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly in English. Must be able to receive detailed information through English oral communication. Special Hazards: Forklift danger, chemicals in area (not directly worked with) Carbon Monoxide, Ammonia Protective clothing when required: eye protection, face covering, gloves as needed, fully enclosed anti-slip shoes Note: Because jobs change, management reserves the right to add too or change the duties of this position at any time. Days/Hours/Schedule: Worker may work either of the following shifts: Monday- Friday 7:00am -2:30pm or Monday- Friday 4:00 pm- 11:30 pm

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Duckwall-Pooley Fruit Co.

Location:

Hood River, OR 97031

Worksite

Address:

3430 Davis Drive, Hood River, OR 97031

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-400-25184-152554

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

The employer will not provide housing for the workers, however the employer will facilitate workers to find housing

Date Posted:

8/12/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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