Raw Fruit Support - Ross Plant

Tree Top Inc.; Selah (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree Top Inc. is seeking a team-oriented worker for the graveyard shift (11pm–7am) to help manage bin tickets, verify fruit staging, count fruit, monitor usage, and support dump room operations.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure accuracy and production support. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to read and follow safety instructions; lifting up to 60 lbs and operating in a loud, hot environment are involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and to interpret safety and operating instructions
• Strong math skills for basic calculations and measurements

Responsibilities

• Remove and reconcile bin tickets for accurate lot traceability and inventory
• Monitor fruit usage and communicate needs to support production
• Assist in dumping room operations and ensure safe fruit flow
• Report discrepancies to supervisor and maintain clean work area
• Follow GMPs, safety rules, lockout/tagout and hazardous materials procedures

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Anticipated Wage: $19.85 - $25.10/hr

This shift for this position will on the graveyard shift, 11pm to 7am.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for removing bin tickets, verifying fruit staging locations, conducting fruit counts, monitoring fruit usage, and supporting operations within the dump room area. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure accuracy and support production needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties may be assigned. All of the following are to be performed while adhering to Tree Top operational policies, safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices.

It is the responsibility of every employee at Tree Top Inc. to report food safety and food quality problems or risks to personnel with the authority to initiate action against these said possible risks. The Organization chart indicated key personnel with the authority to take action.

• Remove and reconcile bin tickets to ensure accurate lot traceability and inventory.
• Assist with and be proficient in raw fruit consumption in M3.
• Monitor, record, and communicate fruit usage to support production requirements.
• Assist in manning the dump room area, ensuring safe and efficient fruit flow.
• Works closely with Manufacturing Manager, Raw Fruit Coordinator, Warehouse Manager, and Plant Personnel.
• Report discrepancies in counts, usage, or bin ticket information immediately to Supervisor.
• Clean and maintain work area to include removal of grounded apples, debris, waste, and provide raw fruit sorter coverage when needed.
• Work with Forklift Operators to ensure fruit is staged for production to meet specific needs
• Ability to read Blend Sheets and Production Schedule.
• Adhere to all Tree Top operational policies, safety rules, GMPs, and food safety programs.
• Follow proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures/standards.
• Follow all Haz-Com and Chemical Safety procedures/standards.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice procedures and standards.
• Follow all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point procedure/standards.
• Wear required and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
• Identify and address all unsafe conditions and unsafe acts – Report to Supervisor on shift
• Follow all other applicable safety rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate and ratio.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lead, coach, and direct crew to meet process and production objectives. Communicate effectively to accomplish on-the-job training programs. Lead by example. Follow the basic principles of leadership:
• Focus on the situation, issue, or behavior, not the person
• Maintain the self-confidence and self-esteem of others
• Maintain constructive relationships with employees, peers, and managers
• Take initiative to make things better
• Lead by example

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to complete paperwork and operate equipment, distance vision to monitor process and check co-workers, color vision to identify color/burn of product, peripheral vision to operate equipment and watch for forklifts, depth perception to adjust equipment and climb stairs, and the ability to adjust focus for monitoring the process and safety of co-workers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extremely hot conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, is exposed to toxic/caustic chemicals and possibility of electrical shock.
• The noise level is usually extremely loud

Full benefit details for this position can be found on our website https://treetop.com/careers/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: [e-mail] or 509-697-7251.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable state law.