Heavy Labor - Packer/Order Builder - Coke Farm

Heavy Labor - Packer/Order Builder - Coke Farm

Full-time

Compensation: up to USD 18.5 - hourly

Company Description

Coke Farm is a dynamic organic farming company, a part of Charlie's Produce, in beautiful San Juan Bautista, CA. We offer an interesting and challenging work in a team oriented environment.

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• Starting wages at $18.50 per hour
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Job Description

The Packer is responsible for packing and labeling produce according to client specifications while maintaining a clean, sanitary work area. The Order Builder picks and palletizes customer orders in a refrigerated warehouse environment (average 34 degrees).

Key Responsibilities:

Packer

• Pack and label produce with speed and accuracy, distinguishing product types by color, size, and weight for appropriate packaging
• Verify packing reports for quantities and special packaging requirements; apply UPC labels as needed
• Lift and handle produce repetitively up to 50 lbs
• Maintain a clean work area and comply with all safety and food safety procedures
• Document packing activities and report any quality issues or discrepancies to supervisors
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Order Builder

• Build and stage customer orders on pallets using WMS system guidance, maintaining a minimum of 150 boxes per hour
• Perform quality control checks on all orders for accuracy, completeness, and product condition before staging
• Operate warehouse equipment (pallet jack, forklift, 2-way radio) in compliance with safety procedures
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, stocking issues, and equipment maintenance needs to supervisors
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace adhering to all warehouse safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily order fulfillment targets and deadlines
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards immediately to ensure workplace safety and operational efficiency

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs occasionally - up to 6 hours per day
• Work in a refrigerated environment, average temperature 34 degrees
• Ability to communicate with team and supervisors
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions
• Ability to understand and follow all safety rules, procedure manuals, and diagrams
• Hand and finger movement is required frequently to pack produce and distinguish produce types
• Previous experience operating an electric pallet jack
• Must speak some English