GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE :

This position is responsible for the supervision of a shift in a designated area of a major cooler under direct supervision of a Shipping Manager or Receiving Manager.

This position works 3rd shift and must relocate for the season to Huron and Yuma.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION :

• Set work schedules to meet needs of business and control use of overtime.
• Ensure correct procedures are followed for product receiving, cooling, handling, and shipping.
• Share responsibility for Cooler safety, training, operational, and financial performance, and compliance.
• Share responsibility for Cooler inventory control and product rotation.
• Travel and adjust work schedule when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES :

• 3 years of experience within the fresh produce, Agriculture, food industry, or a 4-year degree in Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong warehouse and management skills; ability to work in a very fast-paced, high-pressure environment; computer skills using a variety of software programs.

Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate, direct work force, and prioritize work. Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, food safety, and GMPs.
• Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules / procedures and accept constructive criticism.
• Previous produce industry experience preferred.
• Experience in Inventory control, Employee scheduling, Employee Training, Process Auditing, Warehouse SOP, Process Controls, Best Practices and Order management systems highly desirable.

PHYSIC AL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop, climb stairs, work in a cold environment some of the time.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Will have some exposure to fumes and airborne particles.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated (cold) and loud (ear protection required) work environment. PPE required.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :

• Flexibility to work varied hours is required.
• Ability to work beyond regular business hours, weekends.
• Required to travel and relocate annually for the growing season.

Required Experience

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION :

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• AA or BS preferred.

PAY RATE :

$82,000 - $84,000 Annually

EEO STATEMENT : We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES :

• 3 years of experience within the fresh produce, Agriculture, food industry, or a 4-year degree in Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong warehouse and management skills; ability to work in a very fast-paced, high-pressure environment; computer skills using a variety of software programs.

Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate, direct work force, and prioritize work. Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, food safety, and GMPs.
• Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules / procedures and accept constructive criticism.
• Previous produce industry experience preferred.
• Experience in Inventory control, Employee scheduling, Employee Training, Process Auditing, Warehouse SOP, Process Controls, Best Practices and Order management systems highly desirable.

PHYSIC AL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop, climb stairs, work in a cold environment some of the time.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Will have some exposure to fumes and airborne particles.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated (cold) and loud (ear protection required) work environment. PPE required.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :

• Flexibility to work varied hours is required.
• Ability to work beyond regular business hours, weekends.
• Required to travel and relocate annually for the growing season.

Last updated : 2024-05-12