Warehouse Worker

Job Title: Production Line Worker / Food Grader & Packer Company: Mastronardi Produce (Sunset) Department: Warehouse Operations / Packaging Line Shift: Full-Time (Front-Half / Back-Half 12-Hour Shift Schedule) Job Summary The Production Line Worker is responsible for sorting, inspecting, weighing, and packing fresh produce (primarily greenhouse tomatoes and peppers) along a fast-paced conveyor line. This role ensures all product meets strict quality, safety, and weight standards before shipment to retailers. Key Duties & Responsibilities Sorting & Quality Inspection (Grading): Inspect incoming loose tomatoes and peppers moving along conveyors for defects, rot, bruising, soft spots, blemishes, discoloration, or foreign material. Separate premium produce from substandard or non-compliant product, sorting culled items into designated waste bins. Packaging & Weighing: Place approved produce into retail packaging (clamshells, bags, punnets, nets, or bulk cartons) according to customer specifications. Weigh containers on digital bench scales to guarantee target net weights without under-filling or excessive giveaway. Labeling & Case Packing: Verify barcode stickers, PLU labels, and lot traceability dates are correctly placed and legible on each package. Pack finished containers into master cartons, crates, or flats and move them down the line to the palletizing station. Food Safety & Hygiene Compliance (GMP): Strictly follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety standards. Consistently wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hairnets, beard nets, clean smocks, nitrile gloves, and non-slip safety shoes. Keep the immediate work surface, conveyor side, and floor clean and clear of fallen produce, debris, and slip hazards. Line Speed & Efficiency: Maintain target packing speeds to meet daily line production quotas and order fulfillment deadlines. Immediately report machinery jams, conveyor issues, packaging defects, or quality variances to the Line Lead or Floor Supervisor. Physical Demands & Working Conditions Standing: Constant standing and repetitive hand/wrist movements for up to 10–12 hours per shift. Lifting: Regularly lift and maneuver crates or cartons weighing up to 25–40 lbs. Environment: Controlled, cool warehouse temperatures (typically 50°F to 60°F) required for fresh produce preservation. Pay: $10.50 - $12.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: On-the-job training Work Location: In person

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