JOB DESCRIPTION

The Fruit Load Operator is the person responsible on each shift for securing the proper fruit load and fruit type from the yard and transporting the fruit via shuttle car, commonly called the yard dog, to the plant fruit receiving station. Once the fruit arrives at the receiving station, the Fruit Load Operator will assist the fruit receiver in emptying the load onto the fruit-receiving conveyor. If the employee is absent, another Fruit Load Operator will perform these job duties.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
• Retrieve fruit from yard as per the fruit picking schedule.
• Unload fruit at the fruit receiving station.
• Weigh fruit loads at the scale prior to delivery to the fruit receiving station.
• Complete and sign manual fruit log which is located in the guard office.
• Perform daily mechanical and safety checks on the shuttle car.
• Perform clean up on fruit receiving ramp when ramp is not in use.
• Provide the Fruit Receivers with break and lunch relief as required.
• Follow all safety rules and practices including the wearing of all personal protective equipment.
• Follow all food safety/quality and personal hygiene practices.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality and a positive attitude at all times.
• Act professionally towards, customers, vendors or other visitors to the plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• The Shuttle Truck driver does not require a drivers license and can only be driven on Ventura Coastal property.
• Must have knowledge and experience operating a 5th wheel, hauling trailers in tight spaces.
• Possess a valid fork lift license or have the ability to obtain one.
• High School Diploma
• Two (2) years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills, i.e., the ability to read and handle a touch screen
• Should have the ability to read, write and understand English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure a must.
• 50% of the time will be in a shuttle car driving fruit loads in the yard.
• 25% of the time will be unloading fruit.
• 25% of the time will be spent standing outdoors and cleaning the receiving area which requires using a 15lb. hose