Vegetable Packing Specialist

TKO StaffPros LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TKO StaffPros LLC in Memphis, TN seeks a dedicated Bilingual Vegetable Packing Specialist to oversee sorting, grading, and packaging of fresh produce for distribution.

You will inspect items for freshness, manage packing-material inventory, operate conveyors and packing equipment, and ensure strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes safely.
• Comfort working in cool/refrigerated environments.
• Experience in food handling or packaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and grade vegetables for type, size, quality, and freshness.
• Package approved produce into boxes, crates, or bags.
• Monitor packing process and report discrepancies with documentation.
• Apply labels, barcodes, and expiration dates accurately.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on packing equipment.
• Monitor use of packing supplies and verify inbound produce quality.
• Assist onboarding and training of new team members.
• Adhere to all food safety and workplace safety protocols.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Tools

Conveyor belts

Packing machinery

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