Vegetable Packing Specialist

TKO StaffPros LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TKO StaffPros LLC in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated Bilingual Vegetable Packing Specialist to oversee sorting, grading, and packaging of fresh produce. You will inspect for freshness, manage packing materials, and operate essential machinery while ensuring hygiene and safety. This role rewards efficiency and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

The position requires standing, lifting heavy boxes, and working in cool environments. Bilingual English/Spanish is a must for this team-driven role.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual English/Spanish.
• Ability to stand for long shifts.
• Ability to lift and move heavy boxes safely.
• Comfort working in cool or refrigerated environments.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vegetables for type, size, quality and freshness.
• Sort and package approved produce into containers.
• Monitor packing process and document findings.
• Apply labels, barcodes and expiration dates to goods.
• Operate and maintain conveyor belts and packing systems.
• Track packing supplies and inventory.

Skills

Inspection & grading

Packaging operations

Quality assurance

Labeling & coding

Machinery maintenance

Inventory control

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

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.
  

MUST BE BILINGUAL - SPEAK SPANISH