Job Description
Job Description
Summary :
Under the supervision of the Produce Receiving Supervisor, receives and unloads container shipments, air freight, local produce delivered by farmers and other produce delivered by other companies; moves produce to designated reefers and rotates by FIFO; and prepares Neighbor Island orders for shipment.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Receive incoming and outgoing shipments
- Unload / load containers
- Check all received produce for damage, decay and count according to company procedures; report damage, shortages, overages and other discrepancies on the manifest to the supervisor
- Date stamp all incoming cases; store and rotate in appropriate reefer
- Load the Neighbor Island orders into containers
- Prepare equipment and vehicles for use; includes checking forklift to ensure it is in operating condition and performing routine inspection of mechanical equipment
- Perform other related warehouse duties as may required / assigned
- Assist customers with "will call" orders
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices that were discussed prior during orientation
Knowledge and Skill Requirements :
Requires basic reading, math and problem solvingRequires frequent lifting of up to 50 lbsRequires operating a forklift and pallet jack. Prior experience helpful but not required. Will train if neededMust be able to work in a cool / refrigerated area, temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 degrees FahrenheitRequires learning warehouse operations including receiving, inspecting, unloading, loading, rotating produce and working to specific routineMust follow specific instructions and safety proceduresWarehouse experience is preferredMust be at least 18 years of ageMust be able to work on the weekendsMust be able to work overtime as neededWorking Conditions :
Work involves frequent lifting of produce weighing up to 50lbsMust wear hairnet / beard net when in the warehouseTemperatures in the warehouse range from 30 - to 50 degrees FahrenheitNo jewelry and personal cell are allowed while working in the warehouseNo food and beverage allowed in the ware house