JOB PURPOSE

As a member of the Warehouse- Quality Assurance team, the Grader will perform a wide variety of tasks including grading, sorting, or classifying unprocessed produce by size, weight, color, or condition that contributes to the production high quality produce. Working with minimal supervision, and with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grades all product(s) according to Islands West specifications and understands quality concerns of all products.
• Maintain product quality standards that meet product specifications.
• Maintain a safe, sanitized, and organized department that meets all food safety requirements.
• Able to safely stock and put away all products.
• Works with minimal supervision and from the guidance of their Supervisor/Operations Manager.
• Conducts inventory counts as directed.
• Completes and forwards paperwork as directed
• Ensures only the best possible product for the customer with great attention to detail.
• Attends as directed, all team meetings, training meetings and/or professional development sessions.
• Operate or perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor/Operations Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has a level of knowledge of produce and produce quality, along with general warehouse procedures.
• Ability to safely bend, twist and lift to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk and stand for the duration of scheduled shift.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.

BENEFITS:

• Extended healthcare benefits eligibility
• Employee discounts on products.
• Development opportunities.