Bagging Coordinator

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the area Supervisor and Site Manager, the Bagging Coordinator will plan, schedule, and coordinate daily bagging operations, support bagging team members, and ensure finished goods are produced to customer specification, on time, and accurately recorded. Plan and schedule daily bagging production runs based on customer orders, pick tickets, and fruit availability Coordinate labor and assign bagging team members to machines and lines to meet daily production targets Coordinate product handling and fruit flow between receiving, ripening, bagging, and shipping Program bagging machines to meet customer specification of finished goods, including film, netting, and label specifications Lead customer transitions and changeovers, including:

Pre-staging machines with new customer information Loading new customer information Cascading depletion of old fruit with new fruit in the bagging machines

Oversee preventative maintenance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and coordinate larger repairs with the Maintenance team Perform general and technical repairs that include:

Basic parts replacement Calibrations Minimal electrical repairs

Conduct required quality inspections of finished goods and communicate reports daily Collaborate with quality control staff for verification and inspections Verify customer orders and quantities and complete customer orders according to pick tickets Ensure all outbound finished goods are properly marked and labeled prior to shipment Update Famous with finished goods inventory and production data Maintain bagging materials inventory (film, netting, labels) and update physical inventory counts Communicate production status, delays, and material shortages to the Bagging Supervisor in a timely manner Train and support bagging team members on machine operation, changeovers, and safe work practices Follow company policies and procedures, including food safety (GMP) and workplace safety requirements Assist in other departments when needed, per Site Manager Perform other duties as assigned Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED Minimum 2 years of directly related experience in the Produce / Manufacturing industry, including bagging or packing machine operation Experience coordinating production schedules or leading team members, preferred Skills Bilingual – English / Spanish Basic computer skills, with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required Organized with special attention to detail Strong problem-solving ability Verbal and written communication skills Ability to deliver results under challenging deadlines Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure Ability to operate both autonomously and as part of a wider collaborative team Quick learner, adaptable (will be cross trained in other production positions) Knowledge of power tools including drills, wrenches, screwdrivers, and tool measurements Tapping / threading skills Basic electrical knowledge (test voltage, find short circuits, strip cables) Inventory tracking and reporting experience Air machine (air compressors) or mechanical experience, preferred Forklift experience, preferred Work Hour Requirement Must be willing to work flexible schedules; able to work Saturdays and Sundays Ability to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts is required Shift start times are set by production schedule, with fluctuating end times depending on department needs Physical Requirements/Working Conditions The essential functions of this job require frequent standing, walking, and upper body movements. Specific vision acuity required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and color vision when cleaning products. Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching above and below shoulder level. Lifting and carrying are also essential. The employee will also be in contact with chemical products and machinery. Additionally, the incumbent will work near moving mechanical parts, stacks, pallets and may be exposed in high places and surfaces. There is moderate noise in the work environment. The incumbent for this position may be on call for emergencies according to the business needs, only when required. The incumbent may be exposed to situations in which occasional lifting may be involved (up to 50 lbs.), with or without assistance. There will be exposure to situations of working in a hot or cold environment from 38°F-60°F and will frequently be exposed to hot or wet (humid) locations.

Day Shift with flexibility for overtime on weekdays and Saturdays. Full Time.