What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fresh Pre Pack position at FreshDirect?
Brief Description
The Pre- Pack, position in the Fresh Department is responsible for packing produce items to be picked and ensuring that produce items being packed are of excellent quality.
Responsibilities:
We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.
Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:
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Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.
As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.
The Pre- Pack, position in the Fresh Department is responsible for packing produce items to be picked and ensuring that produce items being packed are of excellent quality.
Responsibilities:
- Processing, producing items that are to be pre-packed
- Ensuring that products being packed are of excellent quality
- Safe Food Practices specific to department
- Assist in housekeeping of the department
- Maintain excellent safety, quality, cleanliness, and productivity standards within the distribution warehouse
- Maintain a team player mentality by assisting others when the need arises
- Must be customer focused.
- Must be passionate about quality.
- Must be able to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
- Must be able to work holidays.
- Must be able to start overnight or early morning hours (start times vary by department)
- Must be comfortable in a warehouse/production environment
- Ability to meet production and accuracy standards in a fast-paced work environment.
- Able to stand and walk for long period of times
- Ability to push, pull, squat, twist, kneel, reach, turn and bend
- Ability to lift a minimum of 40lbs intermittently during a typical work shift
- Comfortable and able to work an 8-12hr shift (hours per day are based on business need)
- Must be able to stand for the majority of your shift
- Ability to work in a climate of 35 and 70 degrees.
- Required to wear oil and slip-resistant shoes
- Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture
We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.
Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:
- Health Benefits and 401k plans
- A flexible and generous paid time off plan
- Learning & Development opportunities to grow your career at FreshDirect
- 20% off orders placed through FreshDirect.com
- Access to FD Market, FreshDirect’s onsite discounted employee grocery store
- 24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
- Regular events and barbecues to share our gratitude for our employees’ hard work
Learn more @FreshDirect on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube!
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.
As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.