Bilingual Vegetable Packing Specialist

TKO StaffPros; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TKO StaffPros in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated Bilingual Vegetable Packing Specialist to oversee sorting, grading, and packaging of fresh produce for distribution. You will inspect items for freshness and defects, manage packing materials, and operate essential machinery in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate is physically fit, able to stand for long shifts, lift heavy boxes, and maintain strict hygiene and safety standards while collaborating with packers, quality inspectors, and

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Capability to lift and move heavy boxes safely.
• Perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Comfort working in cool or refrigerated environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspection and Grading: Conduct visual inspections of vegetables to verify type, size, quality, and freshness, removing items that are damaged or defective.
• Packaging Operations: Sort and place approved produce into designated containers, ensuring secure packaging for transport.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor the packing process, report discrepancies, and document findings.
• Labeling and Coding: Apply labels, barcodes, and expiration dates per specifications.
• Machinery Maintenance: Operate and perform basic maintenance on conveyor belts and packing systems.
• Inventory Control: Track packing supplies and verify quality/quantity of incoming produce and materials.
• Collaboration and Development: Assist in onboarding and training of new team members.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to food safety regulations and maintain a clean, hazard-free environment.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Bilingual Vegetable Packing Specialist to oversee the sorting, grading, and packaging of fresh produce for distribution. This role is vital to ensuring that only high-quality, safe products reach our customers. The successful candidate will inspect items for freshness and defects, manage inventory of packing materials, and operate essential machinery while strictly adhering to hygiene and safety standards. This position requires physical stamina and a commitment to maintaining operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspection and Grading: Conduct thorough visual inspections of vegetables to verify type, size, quality, and freshness, removing any items that are damaged or defective.
  
• Packaging Operations: Efficiently sort and place approved produce into designated containers, such as boxes, crates, or bags, ensuring secure packaging suitable for transport.
  
• Quality Assurance: Continuously monitor the packing process to uphold quality standards, promptly reporting any discrepancies or defects, and maintaining precise documentation of findings.
  
• Labeling and Coding: Accurately apply company-specific labels, barcodes, and expiration dates to all packaged goods in compliance with specifications.
  
• Machinery Maintenance: Operate and perform basic maintenance on conveyor belts, automated packing systems, and related equipment, ensuring all machinery remains clean and sanitary.
  
• Inventory Control: Monitor and track the usage of packing supplies, including boxes, tape, and labels, while verifying the quality and quantity of incoming produce and materials.
  
• Collaboration and Development: Work closely with packers, quality control inspectors, and supervisors, while actively assisting in the onboarding and training of new team members.
  
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to all food safety regulations and workplace safety protocols, maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment always.
  

Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
  
• Capability to lift and move heavy boxes and products safely.
  
• Proficiency in performing physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and reaching.
  
• Comfort working in cool or refrigerated environments.