What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scale House Foreman position at Florida's Natural Growers?
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Location: Lake Wales
Department: Fruit Processing
Summary:
The Scale house Foreman oversees the daily operations of the fruit unloading process. This role is responsible for completing the weighing and documentation of inbound and outbound fruit deliveries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth coordination with truck drivers, and internal production teams. The Foreman ensures fruit ramp unloading is handled efficiently and accurately, in line with company quality standards, food safety requirements, and production schedules.
What you'll do:
Location: Lake Wales
Department: Fruit Processing
Summary:
The Scale house Foreman oversees the daily operations of the fruit unloading process. This role is responsible for completing the weighing and documentation of inbound and outbound fruit deliveries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth coordination with truck drivers, and internal production teams. The Foreman ensures fruit ramp unloading is handled efficiently and accurately, in line with company quality standards, food safety requirements, and production schedules.
What you'll do:
- Handle scale house operations, including weighing, grading, ticketing, and recordkeeping of all inbound fruit and outbound fruit trailers.
- Direct ramp truck drivers and schedule to ensure adequate coverage and efficient workflow during peak harvest and processing seasons.
- Verify accuracy of weights, grades, and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate, electronic records for traceability and audit purposes.
- Collaborate with the food safety and quality teams to ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and other industry standards.
- Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Ensure the scale house area is clean, organized, and free of hazards to comply with safety regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including loading and unloading of trucks and fruit loads. Drive Ramp Trucks, pick up fruit trailers, and back up ramps
- Regular attendance is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 3 years of experience in fruit receiving, processing, logistics, or agricultural operations; supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Requires a current Class A CDL and DOT certification & acceptable MVR
- Knowledge of fruit grading standards, weights and measures, and agricultural practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in computer systems and software for scale operations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, seasonal environment with extended hours during peak harvest.
- Commitment to food safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Stand, walk or sit for extended periods (8–12 hours per shift).
- Frequent use of hands and arms for material handling, scanning, labeling, and operating tools or equipment.
- Occasional use of ladders or step stools to access high storage areas and frequent use of stairs.
- Visual acuity required for reading labels, operating machinery, and working with digital scanners; hearing required for equipment alarms, communication with team members, and safety awareness.
- Follow all GMP practices, and food safety regulations
- Work may involve exposure to varying temperatures (hot or cold), dust, noise, and occasional fumes, depending on the manufacturing setting.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection may be required
- 40 Hours weekly not guaranteed; hours dictated by fruit unloading days