Harvest Associate II

Summary The primary function of this position is to work during our harvest season, completing duties such as general housekeeping tasks in the receiving area, sorting, and is certified as a forklift driver (gas forklift) and is trained on lifting devices, loads, unloads and any material or pallet within the plant. The harvest associate must be bilingual. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Must be available to work overtime as needed, with or without advance notice. Load and unload trucks with bins of olives Supply graders with incoming olives Convey materials from storage to work areas High stack pallets and bins Maintain work area clean, neat, and orderly condition. Meet all productivity and efficiency standards as outlined by management. Follow all safety rules and regulations, including active participation in the prompt identification and communication of safety hazards. Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices. Sort olives taking out any inferior or defective olives, and foreign matter. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Immediately report all food safety and food quality problems to your supervisor. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications Forklift certified is a requirement. Bilingual, Spanish/English is required. Preferred Qualifications Forklift certification in an outdoor environment with constant utilization of the forks is a plus. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use both hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to both hot and cold temperatures related to the normal outside weather conditions, and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. This position will be a temporary hire through one of our agencies.