Fresh Fruit Processing Associate

Charlie's Produce; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

ESOP (Profit Sharing)

401(k)

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Onsite parking

Sick leave

Tuition program

EAP

Job summary

Charlie's Produce is seeking a Fruit Line Processor to join CP Fresh on-site in Washington. This role prepares, processes, and packages fresh-cut fruit products in a cold production environment as part of a team delivering quality items for distribution.

Schedule is 4:00am to 12:30pm with weekend availability; compensation ranges $22-$24 per hour plus potential 90-day performance-based raise and annual reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual knife work or processing equipment.
• Able to work in cold temperatures for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and safety procedures.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Team oriented attitude and reliability in attendance and performance.

Responsibilities

• Cut, slice, dice, peel, and bag fruit products.
• Wash, weigh, and package fruit per recipe and portion guidelines.
• Follow standard recipes and production specifications for consistency.
• Operate high-speed processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area following GMPs and food safety.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet production goals in a refrigerated environment.

Skills

Knife work

Food processing equipment

Cold temperatures

Attention to detail

Stamina

Teamwork

Job description

CP Fresh is a Charlie’s Produce Company - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

CP Fresh brings the same quality to processed foods that Charlie's brings to produce! Our state of the art processing plant provides fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, an expanded salad line, and a USDA-certified hot kitchen. We partner with local vendors to offer our customers fresh, high- quality, made-to-order products.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community- we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce and prepared foods.

What We Offer

• An amazing company culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k)
• Paid vacations, paid holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking
• Coverage under State Sick Leave
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Additional Compensation Details

• $22-24 per hour
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Job Description

A Fruit Line Processor is an on-site position and requires regular attendance at the facility. It is responsible for preparing, processing, and packaging fresh cut fruit products according to company specifications and food safety standards. Work is performed in a cold production environment as part of a team that creates finished fruit items for distribution.

Schedule: 4:00am – 12:30pm Weekend availability is required.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Cut, slice, dice, peel, and bag fruit products using knives or mechanical equipment
• Wash, weigh, and package fruit according to recipe and portion guidelinesFollow standard recipes and production specifications to ensure consistency and quality
• Operate high speed ‑mechanical processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, following GMPs and food safety
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet production goals in a refrigerated environment

Qualifications

• Experience with manual knife work or food processing equipment is preferred
• Ability to work in cold temperatures for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and safety procedures
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Team oriented attitude and reliability in attendance and performance

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

New Information on Washington’s Fair Chance Act (click links below)

Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act guide

RCW 49.94.010

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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