Title:  Fresh Fruit Loader Servicer for the Fruit Plant

Status:   Seasonal Full Time

Reports To:  Fruit Plant Production Manager

Review Date:  End of Season

Duties 

The Fresh Fruit Loader Servicer will be responsible to maintain the optimal flow of pallets of fresh blueberries and/or fresh tomatoes to the production line(s) from the pre-cool area with the use of a pallet jack.

Other Duties

• Must follow all company GMP’s and SOP’s.
• Maintain bringing product consistently to the Loader work station.
• Ensure that the correct fruit and/or variety of fruit are brought to the production line.
• Ensure that there are pallets for the Loader to put empty trays upon.
• Remove pallets full of empty trays to the tote washer or to the receiving area in a timely fashion.
• Communicate effectively with other plant team members.
• Be an effective member of the team.
• Observe and follow the sanitation standards set in the Fruit Plant’s policies.
• Clean the work area periodically throughout the shift
• Work in a safe manner using safe work practices including Lock Out Tag Out.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Must be punctual and able to work unsupervised
• Provide skills training to other on-site employees as required.
• Be willing to take any requested Safety course sponsored by the company
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment such as steel toed shoes.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Comply with all food safety policies

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. using correct lifting techniques
• Must be able to bend and twist
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand motions.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a cool environment.

Hours:   6:30 am – 6:30 pm or as necessary

Overtime work is required.

There will be weekend work as required by the blueberry harvest.

The work is seasonal from July to October

Location:  Nova Fruit Plant

1231 Middle Dyke Rd.

Centreville, N.S.

Special working conditions:

• There is a lot of moving equipment
• There is forklift traffic in a fast paced environment
• There is close quarters to walk in and work in.
• Tools are provided.
• Must have own transportation

Qualified candidates are asked to submit their resume to careers@mycountrymagic.com.