General Labor US

Pure Flavor; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Pure Flavor in Rochelle, IL is seeking a General Labor associate to maintain healthy crops and harvest produce ready for market. You will perform crop maintenance, pruning, and quality checks while using hand tools and operating basic greenhouse equipment.

Flexibility with varying hours and a hot, humid environment is expected. Team players who can work independently, follow safety rules, and report issues to supervision will thrive.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good attention to detail in a fast-paced greenhouse.
• Willingness to work in a hot, humid environment.
• Ability to work at heights up to 15 feet.

Responsibilities

• Perform crop maintenance tasks (winding, suckering, de-leafing, pruning).
• Harvest vegetables using hand tools like shears and knives.
• Inspect crop quality and report issues.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities and assist with workflow as directed.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Height work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Tugger operation

Job description

Job Summary

The General Labor role is responsible for activities that maintain a healthy crop and for harvesting produce that is ready for market.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Crop maintenance; winding, suckering, de-leafing, lowering and pruning
• Harvest vegetables; using hand tools such as shears and knives
• Inspect crop quality; monitor for issues such as diseases, insect pests; report to personnel with authority
• May assist with coordinating day-to-day activities, including guiding peers, organizing workflow, and serving as a communication link within the team under the guidance and direction of management
• Communicate frequently with Labor Supervisor; report quality issues, product shortages, or damage to packaging and materials
• Responsible for the careful handling of produce to prevent bruising or damage; ensure quality, food safety, and packing standards are met
• May be assigned additional responsibilities based on operational needs, including equipment operation (e.g., forklift, tugger), product and material handling, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation within the greenhouse environment

Requirements & Skills

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred
• No previous experience required; general understanding of greenhouse operations preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail
• Ability to work at heights up to 15 feet.

Working Conditions

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs.; flexibility required
• This role operates in a hot, humid environment, where temperatures range from 90-100°F or more depending on the time of year. Occasional work within a refrigerated packhouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands as well as visual requirements
• The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds
• This role regularly requires the employee to work at height up to 15 feet using a platform lifting device or scissor lift

Compensation & Benefits:

This position offers a salary range of $19.57/hourly USD , with final compensation varying based on experience, skills, internal equity, and location. In addition Pure Flavor offers a competitive total rewards package, including company-paid benefits, 401K matching, and paid time off.