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Job Description: 

Dayka & Hackett LLC. is a leading grower, packer, shipper and importer of fresh fruit to North American supermarkets and club  stores. The Company specializes in the global sourcing of table grapes, citrus, tree fruit, avocados, mangos, kiwi and Asian pears  from Brazil, California, Chile, Columbia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru and Uruguay. Dayka & Hackett LLC. maintain offices in Wilmington,  DE, Edinburg, TX and Ventura, CA with headquarters in Reedley, CA. Dayka & Hackett LLC. is currently seeking a skilled Sales Coordinator to become part our new Ventura, CA office.

Job Description: The Sales Coordinator is responsible for helping the sales team by answering incoming calls, entering orders, and assisting customers with their needs. 

Job Duties: 

• Support the Sales team in the following:
  • Order Entry 
  • Act as an extension of the sales team when they are away from the office
  • Provide customers updates on their orders
  • Communicate with customers via phone and email
  • Send order passing’s as requested by customer or sales team
• Answer incoming customer phone calls by
  • Aiding the customer
  • Redirecting the appropriate salesperson
• Perform administrative functions
• Help analyze data in terms of forecasting or customer ordering trends 

Requirements: 

• Professional phone communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Detail oriented 

Education and Experience: 

• 2 + years in a Customer Service role 

Travel: 

• Occasional travel may be expected for this position. 

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities  that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Compensation:

• Competitive pay
• Company paid medical, dental and life insurance
• Vacation and paid time off
• 401(k) programs with employer contribution
• Bonus plan 

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Job Description: Dayka & Hackett LLC. is a leading grower, packer, shipper and importer of fresh fruit to North American supermarkets and club stores. The Company specializes in the global sourcing of table grapes, citrus, tree fruit, avocados, mangos, kiwi and Asian pears from Brazil, California, Chile, Columbia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru and Uruguay. Dayka & Hackett LLC. maintain offices in Wilmington,  DE, Edinburg, TX and Ventura, CA with headquarters in Reedley, CA. Dayka & Hackett LLC. is currently seeking an Avocado Account/Business Development Manager to join our Ventura, CA office. 
Job Description: The Avocado Account/Business Development Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining strong  customer relationships with existing and new clients. They will be required to sell fresh avocados as well as assist in selling the other  company commodities when needed.  
Job Duties:  

• Work closely with the VP of Avocados in building a target list of customers 
• Identify and strategically pursue opportunities based on industry trends 
• Understand and analyze the avocado market, including:
  • Daily market quotes, short-term advance pricing and contract pricing 
• Sales planning and market forecasting 
• Customer forecasting 
• Track and analyze customers buying frequencies 
• Travel to attend industry and customer-specific trade shows, conferences, and meetings with prospective and existing  customers 
• Work closely with the accounting team in managing own accounts receivables 

Requirements: 

• Have an established book of business 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications 
• Great communicator with an emphasis on servicing the customer 
• Self-starter, organized, and able to multitask 
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus, but not required 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, or related field 
• 5+ years of sales experience selling avocados 

Travel: 

• This position requires up to 25% overnight travel, usually within the U.S 

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities  that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  
Compensation: 

• Competitive pay 
• Company paid medical, dental and life insurance 
• Vacation and paid time off 
• 401(k) programs with employer contribution 
• Bonus plan 

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Job Description: 

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for growing market share in the designated markets. Responsible for satisfying customer needs and meeting management objectives. Must maintain and grow customer base by penetrating existing accounts and opening new accounts. Develop a close working relationship with customers and all internal company departments.

The territory for this position will cover the following counties - (San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing existing customer base. Visit weekly, provide marketing flyers, menu ideas and market updates.
• Prospecting/opening new accounts to meet company objectives and CMP goals.
• Pricing and order-guide building
• Collecting past due balances
• Attend all sales meetings and trainings
• Maintain a great working relationship with customer service department and operational teams.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• High School degree or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of selling experience in produce or foodservice related field

Skills

• Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and some knowledge of Salesforce a plus
• Working knowledge of warehouse distribution, a plus
• Good communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Decision Making Authority
• Profitability of a customer
• Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
• Customer credits and pricing

Employment Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage:  Up to 50%

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com(link is external)

HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES
COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment and masks provided 
• Temperature screenings 
• Social distancing guidelines in place 
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place

OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations.

We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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PART-TIME and FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE ($17.00-$18.00)
VARYING SCHEDULES
SATURDAY DIFFERENTIAL = $5/HOUR

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under direct supervision, the employee will be assigned to work  at one of the various indoor production lines in the processing, blending area mixing product, dryer area moving product between conveyors to dryer to transport incline lines and packing departments; will be cross trained, outside on wash bin line washing large bins, and will rotated among 6 workstations within production areas; will manually move containers with various clean green products; on average will rotate into one of Heavy Labor positions every two  - four hours; will be responsible for lifting containers with product,  feeding dryers, adding rolls of film on bagger and  clam shell  lines,  will palletizing and move out pallet of finish product, quality control duties and general clean up duties, will perform addition job duties as needed and required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties may be assigned as needed):

1. Blending Line: Will lift plastic containers with product to be emptied into mix transfer conveyor. Pull product out of large bins, assist with moving pallet of product on roller racks.
2. Dumpers: Will climb a stationary ladder to stand on a platform; will assist in loosening product from large bin using a plastic tool dump onto a transport conveyor; observe and inspect produce on conveyer belt visually, will use hands to move large bin.
3. Dryer Area: Will be working in a fast paced area moving plastic containers with wet product from conveyors to put containers inside dryers; pull out container with product out of dryers to be stacked on pallets to be dumped onto transfer conveyors.
4. Palletizing: Will be working in a fast paced environment pulling boxes of product off conveyor to stack on pallets. Stacked boxes will be tied before moving pallet out of the line area with manual pallet jack or electric pallet jack.
5. PMO: Will work either individually or with coworkers to operate the bagger and or clam shell machines, adding and removing film rolls / label rolls, maintaining equipment speeds.
6. Wash Bin Line: Will individually or with coworker outside, wash out large bins using pressure hoses; tilt bin upright when finished; clean blending / mixing equipment using pressure hoses standing on a platform.
7. Quality Control:At all stages of production all employees are responsible for the quality control of product be managed or ran by employee. Will be responsible reporting any quality control issues immediately to supervisor and will perform additional quality control duties as needed and required.
8. Clean Up Duties: Employee will be responsible for the cleanup and organization of his or her immediate work area. Will be responsible for immediately removing any safety hazards around immediate work area e.g. debris, trash. Will perform like cleanup of immediate work area at the end of shift.
9. Meeting and Training Attendance: Department updates are conducted on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.  All employees are required to attend and take notes of new policies and procedures and production standards.  Will attend safety in skill-based training as needed and required.
10. Attendance and Punctuality:Employee is required to have punctual attendance for days assigned in work. Will be required to participate in cross training rotation program on production floor. Will need to be timely during transition periods production running. Will need to perform essential functions at assigned stationdepartment. Will need to be flexible and can be assigned to work in other departments/stations as needed. Will be required to keep up with production standards in the processing of produce goods. Will be required to engage in a professional manner with all coworkers and will perform additional job duties as needed and required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous food packing experience is preferred.

ABILITIES:

1. Report to work on time and follow directions from supervisor.
2. Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
3. Work autonomously and work as a team.
4. Ability to count, add, subtract for packing purposes.
5. Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
6. Understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
7. Establish and maintain good working relationships with those individuals contacted in the course of workday and the ability to interact with the co-workers and management.
8. Basic knowledge of industrial production flows and safety precautions.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:

1. Legally documented to work in the United States.
2. Pass employment drug screening.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold (34-38 degrees in wet refrigerated areas).  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precaution places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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PART-TIME and FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE ($16.00-$17.00)
VARYING SCHEDULES
SATURDAY DIFFERENTIAL = $5/HOUR

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under direct supervision, the employee will be assigned to work at one of the various production lines in the processing, inspecting, and packing departments. Will be cross trained and rotated among 8 workstations within production areas. Will manually pick various clean green products and on average will rotate into one of eight positions every two - four hours. Will be responsible for product inspection, slicing / cutting product, sorting, clam feeding, sealing and clam packing, bag sorting and packing, box making, box feeding, quality control duties and general clean up duties. Will perform additional job duties as needed and required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties may be assigned as needed):

1. Blending Line: will lift plastic containers with product to be emptied into mix transfer conveyor.
2. Product Inspection: While standing, will observe and inspect produce on conveyer belt and use hands to sort produce removing damaged items or any foreign material found.
3. Reliquio Line: While standing next to work table will remove product from plastic container and place on table, manually cut produce and put into another container.
4. Whole Leaf Line: While standing will pick product out of plastic container, remove damage leafs, sort and place on moving conveyor; from transport conveyor separates leaf to place inside containers to go through label machine and down to packing area.
5. Scale Attendant: Will work either individually or with coworkers to manually distribute product over scales to distribute even amounts for dispenser.
6. Box Making Line: Will manipulate, fold and assemble boxes into shape; boxes will then be feed individually into the box packing drop slot.
7. Bag Line: Sealed bags with produce are individually counted and placed in large boxes for shipping; will handle approximately 20 to 30 boxes per minute.
8. Clam Line:Will place trays of produce onto specialized conveyor belt, were clam trays are fed into the wrapper feeder; will push product down with both hands, will close lids, and pull irregularly clam trays from line; will remove label r and re-feed into the wrapping process.
9. Pack Out Line: While standing will manage, oversee quality control of product at assigned area and will perform additional production duties as needed and required.
10. Quality Control: At all stages of production all employees are responsible for the quality control of product be managed or ran by employee. Will be responsible reporting any quality control issues immediately to supervisor and will perform additional quality control duties as needed and required.
11. Clean Up Duties:Employee will be responsible for the cleanup and organization of his or her immediate work area. Will be responsible for immediately removing any safety hazards around immediate work area e.g. debris, trash. Will perform like cleanup of immediate work area at the end of shift.
12. Meeting and Training Attendance: Department updates are conducted on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.  All employees are required to attend and take notes of new policies and procedures and production standards.  Will attend safety in skill-based training as needed and required.
13. Attendance and Punctuality:Employee is required to have punctual attendance for days assigned in work. Will be required to participate in cross training rotation program on production floor. Will need to be timely during transition periods production running. Will need to perform essential functions at assigned stationdepartment. Will need to be flexible and can be assigned to work in other departments/stations as needed. Will be required to keep up with production standards in the processing of produce goods. Will be required to engage in a professional manner with all coworkers and will perform additional job duties as needed and required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous food packing experience is preferred.

ABILITIES:

1. Report to work on time and follow directions from supervisor.
2. Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
3. Work autonomously and work as a team.
4. Ability to count, add, subtract for packing purposes.
5. Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
6. Understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
7. Establish and maintain good working relationships with those individuals contacted in the course of workday and the ability to interact with the co-workers and management.
8. Basic knowledge of industrial production flows and safety precautions.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:

1. Legally documented to work in the United States.
2. Pass employment drug screening.
3. Pass physical and background check.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold (34-38 degrees in wet refrigerated areas).  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precaution places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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Job Description: 

Grow Our Tomorrow. Oppy is a leading grower, marketer, and distributor of fresh produce from around the world. As one of North America’s top produce companies for nearly 165 years, we bring over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries to 1,300+ retailers in North America and throughout the world. As much as agriculture has shaped the past for humankind, Oppy’s efforts shape its future by sustainably providing families with healthy, safe, and fresh produce to create a better quality of life for all. Our progressive team is called to a higher purpose that raises the economic wellbeing of families and communities who work the land.

Recognized as one Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years!) and a Top 100 Employer, our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant opportunity. Grow your tomorrow with us, today.

What You Will Be Doing:
As a Business Development Representative, you will be a dynamic self-starter who thrives on building relationships and has an innate ability to be creative and compelling in equal amounts. A storyteller extraordinaire, who can also balance budgets; you will be ready to jump in and grow existing relationships as well as foster new ones by hitting the road and getting in front of key players in the industry. Working shoulder to shoulder with sales and marketing teams you are innovative, and solutions oriented.

Provide the spark for the continued development of the most important department for all Oppy retail customers within your zone.

You will:
Provide outstanding customer service to assigned retail, wholesale and food service accounts with an eye to increase company market share for our products and brands.
Build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, internally and externally to help increase sales and interaction related to assigned accounts.

Proactively identify customer needs and potential solutions to meet or exceed customer expectations, helping to develop stronger relationships with targeted accounts.

Arrange and attend sales meetings with accounts as needed in order to promote company products and services in accordance with established sales targets.

Provide business and analytical support to the sales and marketing department, including assisting in the preparation and delivery of customer business reviews and category presentations to help promote awareness of Oppy Brands and products.

Coordinate the resolution of issues arising from meetings, liaising with all parties to find creative solutions.

Work with sales representatives and category directors to develop targeted and strategic sales and promotional programs and account plans.

Complete monthly retail/customer visits and communicate market intel to senior management, category directors, and deal managers.

Act as a brand ambassador, nurturing the positive reputation of Oppy and associated brands.

Who You Are:
A Communication Maven. You are adept at quickly building impactful presentations, have a way with word, relish the opportunity to pitch something to an audience and never shy away from the difficult conversations.

Proactive. Not one to sit and wait, you proactively and systematically pursue new business opportunities. Overcoming obstacles is your forte.

Impactful. You have passion and the confidence to be an extraordinary networker and will keep trying until you get results.

Incredibly Organized. You will be juggling marketing campaigns, multiple brands and retailers; working across departments with a wicked eye for detail.

Analytically Driven. You know what is working and what is not. You use data to make decisions, communicate and influence.

A Team Player. You have been recognized as a go-to person; bridging and building positive relationships across departments.

Tech Savvy. You know your way around Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and take to new programs quickly.

Flexible. You are cool with frequent travel throughout your region and occasionally outside of it.
Schooled. You have a degree or diploma in business with a focus on sales and marketing. If you have retail or agri-business experience that really rocks!

Why Join Our Team:
We are an established leader in the fresh produce industry, continuously working to improve, innovate and disrupt the norm. Oppy is a place where you are encouraged to contribute and can have a meaningful impact.

We have a strong culture with terrific people that care about the business and each other. We want our people to grow and succeed.

We support your professional development and health with educational reimbursement and wellness programs.

We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes 401K match and benefits.

We extend our sincere appreciation for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Description: 

Grow Our Tomorrow. Oppy is a leading grower, marketer, and distributor of fresh produce from around the world. As one of North America’s top produce companies for nearly 165 years, we bring over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries to 1,300+ retailers in North America and throughout the world. As much as agriculture has shaped the past for humankind, Oppy’s efforts shape its future by sustainably providing families with healthy, safe, and fresh produce to create a better quality of life for all. Our progressive team is called to a higher purpose that raises the economic wellbeing of families and communities who work the land.

Recognized as one Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years!) and a Top 100 Employer, our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant opportunity. Grow your tomorrow with us, today.

What You Will Be Doing:
As a Business Development Representative, you will be a dynamic self-starter who thrives on building relationships and has an innate ability to be creative and compelling in equal amounts. A storyteller extraordinaire, who can also balance budgets; you will be ready to jump in and grow existing relationships as well as foster new ones by hitting the road and getting in front of key players in the industry. Working shoulder to shoulder with sales and marketing teams you are innovative, and solutions oriented. Provide the spark for the continued development of the most important department for all Oppy retail customers within your zone.

You will:
Provide outstanding customer service to assigned retail, wholesale, and food service accounts with an eye to increase company market share for our products and brands.

Build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, internally and externally to help increase sales and interaction related to assigned accounts.

Proactively identify customer needs and potential solutions to meet or exceed customer expectations, helping to develop stronger relationships with targeted accounts.

Arrange and attend sales meetings with accounts as needed in order to promote company products and services in accordance with established sales targets.

Provide business and analytical support to the sales and marketing department, including assisting in the preparation and delivery of customer business reviews and category presentations to help promote awareness of Oppy Brands and products.

Coordinate the resolution of issues arising from meetings, liaising with all parties to find creative solutions.

Work with sales representatives and category directors to develop targeted and strategic sales and
promotional programs and account plans.

Complete monthly retail/customer visits and communicate market intel to senior management, category directors, and deal managers.

Act as a brand ambassador, nurturing the positive reputation of Oppy and associated brands.

Who You Are:
A Communication Maven. You are adept at quickly building impactful presentations, have a way with word, relish the opportunity to pitch something to an audience and never shy away from the difficult conversations.

Proactive. Not one to sit and wait, you proactively and systematically pursue new business opportunities. Overcoming obstacles is your forte.

Impactful. You have passion and the confidence to be an extraordinary networker and will keep trying until you get results.

Incredibly Organized. You will be juggling marketing campaigns, multiple brands and retailers; working across departments with a wicked eye for detail.

Analytically Driven. You know what is working and what is not. You use data to make decisions, communicate and influence.

A Team Player. You have been recognized as a go-to person; bridging and building positive relationships across departments.

Tech Savvy. You know your way around Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and take to new programs quickly.

Flexible. You are cool with frequent travel throughout your region and occasionally outside of it.
Schooled. You have a degree or diploma in business with a focus on sales and marketing. If you have retail or agri-business experience that really rocks!

Why Join Our Team:
We are an established leader in the fresh produce industry, continuously working to improve, innovate and disrupt the norm. Oppy is a place where you are encouraged to contribute and can have a meaningful impact.

We have a strong culture with terrific people that care about the business and each other. We want our people to grow and succeed.

We support your professional development and health with educational reimbursement and wellness programs.

We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes 401K match and benefits.
We extend our sincere appreciation for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Description: 

Description: Interested in fast tracking your career in Sales?  
 Come and be part of the Altar Team!  
Job Summary: The position is for an administrative entry level role supporting our Sales  Executive Team in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. This will include data entry of customer orders,  problem solving, and administrative follow-up.  
You will be involved in the following functions:  

• Assist with answering the phone and transferring calls to appropriate parties. 
• Responding to customer inquiries and complaints.  
• Monitor accounts to ensure customers receive satisfactory service and quality  goods.  
• Listening to and resolving customer complaints regarding produce related issues.   Communicating critical issues to the salesperson/manager.  
• Communicating with the Shipping Dept. to ensure accuracy with customer orders.  

Qualification/requirements: High School Diploma/GED. College degree preferred but not  required. Bilingual is a plus.  

• Good communication skills.  
• Computer Knowledge.  
• Fast Learner.  
• Excellent problem-solving skills.  

Why Altar Produce LLC:Grow with us! 
 If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a  job at Altar Produce LLC With a focus on customer service, our company offers high-quality, farm-fresh produce. Come grow your career in healthy living with a rapidly growing  company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey. 
 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work  being performed by the people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Altar Produce LLC management reserves the  right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and  organizational needs as necessary. 
 We are an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls, please.

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Job Description: OVERVIEW:  The Go to Market – Food Service Strategy Manager is responsible for creating and communicating profitable produce items and programs focusing on Food Service customers. The manager will represent the company with customers and our broker network and present our products and services. The Go to Market Manager is responsible for understanding the produce industry and being able to recognize and analyze trends in the market. The GTM manager will communicate internally and externally with their key customers, keeping them aligned with the market and Maglio. 
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS: 

• Develop and communicate the strategy to grow our Food Service sales across all business channels.
• Build new items that are on-trend and profitable for the organization.
• Capitalize on each of our facilities strengths to improve capabilities and margins (e.g., Texas sourcing). 
• Leverage our Glendale office capabilities (QA, Finance, Logistics, Operations, etc.) by developing and implementing programs that are value-added for the overall business and can be leveraged with Retail customers.
• Create and maintain a database of all item specs, costs, and details so that we can easily track each product costs, ordering and storage details.
• Create and maintain a database of all promotional programs with sales & profit results.  
• Continue to maximize the company’s profitability by driving for increased distribution, assortment, and market share within each individual customer. 
• Understand the current trends within the retail business channel, analyze the competition and increase the company’s market share regionally and nationally.    
• Must be able to network effectively to make new contacts and drive incremental sales.
• Represent the company as educator and solution provider to support all customer needs. Must be able to attend and participate in food shows and related events including training sessions.
• Drive Social Media content to generate awareness and excitement for our brands.
• Provide outstanding customer service to each customer.

COMPETENCIES:

• Be a customer focused problem solver.
• Demonstrate an ability to influence outcomes through Thought Leadership.
• Be comfortable with change and capable of innovation.
• Show personal responsibility for delivery of work product.
• Be a strategic thinker who can execute on the company’s vision.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum three years fresh produce sales experience
• Retail sales experience preferred
• Knowledge of current foodservice and retail customers 
• Ability to travel frequently 
• Ability to speak comfortably in large groups of people and make presentations when needed

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Job Description: 

Grow Our Tomorrow. Oppy is a leading grower, marketer, and distributor of fresh produce from around the world. As one of North America’s top produce companies for nearly 165 years, we bring over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries to 1,300+ retailers in North America and throughout the world. As much as agriculture has shaped the past for humankind, Oppy’s efforts shape its future by sustainably providing families with healthy, safe and fresh produce to create a better quality of life for all. Our progressive team is called to a higher purpose that raises the economic wellbeing of families and communities who work the land.

Recognized as one Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years!) and a Top 100 Employer, our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant opportunity. Grow your tomorrow with us, today.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a motivated individual with the drive to establish, grow and maintain a customer base for their assigned territory in our Coquitlam, BC office. You will sell company products and related services in accordance with established sales target to ensure sales revenue is maximized while maintaining growth for key accounts. If your passionate about building and maintaining effective working relationships in a rapidly changing and high-pressure environment, this may be the right opportunity for you! Come learn with us and contribute to a dedicated team of sales professionals that love what they do.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide sales support to existing customers, aggressively solicit new customers, and make sales presentations.
• Sell company products and services in accordance with established sales targets. Proactively identify customer needs and potential solutions to meet or exceed customer expectations, including contracting program sales and identifying spot business trading.
• Collaborate with staff to expedite sales commitments, to resolve final pricing issues, and related customer accounting and billing problems in accordance with company policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Implement, monitor and achieve department and/or company sales goals, strategies, programs, plans and services. Set goals to increase sales.
• Maintain sales and customer data in computerized files and evaluate results. Advise the supervisor of sale status and potential problems in a timely manner.
• Manage assigned deals, key accounts, or categories in accordance with established standards and practice.
• Liaise with quality control, inventory control, transportation, and operations staff to maintain awareness of company products and related services, as well as applicable standards and procedures.

Who You Are

• A Communication Maven. You have been recognized as a go-to person; bridging and building positive relationships across departments. You have a way of communicating that naturally builds open and positive relationships with all you come into contact with. Your communication is clear, concise and positively focused.
• Experienced. You ideally have 5 to 7 years’ experience in produce sales and marketing and an established and active Retail and Wholesale portfolio. You know the range of our commodities, the produce retail, wholesale and foodservice market and are familiar with the ins and outs of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
• Schooled. Your degree or diploma in business with a focus in sales, marketing or agri-business will give you a foundation to build your experience. Spanish language skills are also an asset.
• Proactive. Not one to sit and wait, you proactively and systematically work to improve your skills and learn the business. Resourcefulness and tenacity are in your DNA.
• Incredibly Organized. You can work independently, make appropriate decisions and liaise with numerous parties, leaving them impressed with your follow up and attention to detail.
• A Team Player. You have been recognized as a go-to person; bridging and building positive relationships with customers, growers and across departments. You demonstrate integrity and trust in all activities.
• Composed. You remain positive and poised in all situations, not much rattles you. Multi-tasking comes naturally and you find keeping busy invigorating.
• Flexible. You are willing to do what it takes to get the job done; occasional weekend or evening work does not faze you. Travelling for work excites you!
• Results-Focused. You have passion and desire to make a difference and tenacity to dig in, figure it out and keep trying until you get results.
• Tech Savvy. You know your way around Excel, Outlook and take to new programs quickly.
• Schooled. Your degree or diploma in business will give you a foundation to build your experience; agri-business experience is considered an asset.

Why Work for Oppy?

• We are an established leader in the fresh produce industry, continuously working to improve, innovate and disrupt the norm. Oppy is a place where you are encouraged to contribute and can have a meaningful impact.
• We have a strong culture with terrific people that care about the business and each other. We want our people to grow and succeed.
• We offer a hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and at-home.
• A competitive total compensation package that includes a full benefits package, lifestyle spending account, and more!

We extend our sincere appreciation for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Description: 

Vision Import Group, LLC an East Coast based with offices in New Jersey, Florida and Texas is a direct importer, growers’ agent and marketer of fresh produce specializing in Limes, Lemons, Mangos and various other seasonal commodities. We are seeking an individual with retail, foodservice, wholesale and fresh cut sales experience.

Our 15 year young company is managed by seasoned produce professionals with almost 100 years of experience combined with other associates whom are respected and known in our industry domestically and abroad.

Our business philosophy allows all individuals to learn and advance their skill sets with a progressive growth business model. Promoting new ideas and approaches in an ever-changing industry. We utilize old school personal skills and engage with our customers and supply partners with an eye on the present and future technologies.

You will be travelling to meet with partners at source, distribution points including interacting at all major and regional trade shows while encouraging individual participation with all that industry trade organizations have to offer. We embrace and welcome ideas and input that improves the efficiencies and systems of the entire organization.

This gives the right candidate an opportunity to expand the company’s product line within the same business model.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or Equivalent work experience.
• Must also have at least 3-5 years’ experience working in sales.
• Sales experience with supermarkets (i.e.  Food Categories, Center Store, Dairy, etc.), foodservice, wholesale and fresh cut is a bonus.
• Self-starter who shows confidence and is eager to get involved and learns quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• English/Spanish is a plus and any other languages adds value. (Reading, writing and conversational).
• Ability to solicit and develop new and long lasting professional relationships with customers and general trade.
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and an ability to learn industry software quickly.
• Some Saturday work or late-night hours maybe required.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license and have reliable means of transportation.
• Maintain an overall professional appearance and conduct while at work and at company related functions.
• Maintain good judgement and decisions that impact the company.
• Existing book of business within the Produce/Foodservice industry highly desired.
• Citrus and Tropical Sales experience a plus.

For the right candidate we would be open for a possible remote office anywhere else in the USA.

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Job Description: 

We are looking for an experienced Salesperson to add to our team. We currently sell in the US and Canada.

Most produce we handle are Cilantro, Peppers, Carrots and much more which we bring from Mexico.

We are looking to expand our customer base and expand our cold storage services as we continue to grow. The right candidate will be highly motivated, very knowledgeable in produce and sales.

Salary is based upon experience and knowledge.

Bilingual is preferred but not required.

Skills and Responsibilities

• FOB produce sales account management
• Target new business, ability to cold call and follow customer leads
• Effective negotiating skills
• Coordinate transportation with shipping product when needed
• Resolve claims or problems through inspections or PACA

Requirements

• Produce sales experience
• Strong relationships with shippers/suppliers and customers
• Existing sales base
• Knowledge and experience with PACA rules
• Ability to commute/relocate

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting at $1,200.00 per week *depending on experience

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Initiate, implement and enforce Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs for maintaining best quality and safe food product by managing resources, quality and food safety activities in the plant. The candidate must possess good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and quality control system, and basic knowledge of sanitation skills. Understands and communicates quality and food safety program and policies to promptly to Management, subordinates, peers and other managers as necessary. Possesses an ability to direct subordinates and conduct analytical practices to support quality processes and policies. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Manage HACCP Program execution for Value-Added Products. 
• Implement and communicate information on Food safety programs, manufacturing problems.
• Assist, as needed, on plant trials and new product launches.
• Responsible for assuring the finished product quality is consistent with specifications.  Utilize the SOP’s to ensures that the plant operates in accordance with good manufacturing practices and are in compliance with federal and state regulatory policies and the products are processed per organicgirl standards. 
• Identify food safety and process improvement ideas for implementation.
• Implement quality control processes and procedures for evaluating and receiving food components from suppliers.
• Help as needed to investigate customer complaint issues and implement corrective action in the plant with timely responses and solutions.
• Responsible for training and development of staff and plant employees to organicgirl procedures, policies, GMPs. 
• Manage QA and Sanitation staff in regards, time scheduling, OT management, time off scheduling, ADP management, dispute resolution, interview for open QA positions and assist in hiring decisions, safety and illness reports.
• Ensures that all product files are kept up to date on each product and programs.
• Identify workplace safety hazards and develop ideas and solution to correct promptly.
• Manage daily sanitation and pest control activities.
• Participate in production improvement projects.
• Coordinate with operational plan to reduce overall customer complaints on product produced on each shift.
• Ability to design data collection formats, ensure data is collected accurately and design reports that are statistically sound. 
• Other assignments to be determine.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises QA technicians and Day time sanitation, two crew leaders, and indirectly distribution.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• AS degree in food science or agricultural science. Bachelor’s degree preferred and a background in microbiology a plus.
• Two (2) years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably in fresh cut produce or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Working knowledge of suite of Microsoft programs such as, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Literate in English and Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents including SOPs, GMPs, and policies.
• The candidate should be able to write legibly and effectively to management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volume.  Statistical analysis preferred.
• Must be able to apply concepts of high school mathematics aptitude testing.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists is required.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to organize time, schedule and work on simultaneous projects.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Monday – Friday with Saturdays as required, 40+ hours per week. 
• Advanced to Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Working knowledge of Suite of Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Position does require frequent travel and frequent weekend work.  This position requires relocation to other plant site locations for specific periods of time.

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Responsible for supervising the warehousing function which includes incoming and outgoing material such as receiving and cooling of raw product, receiving of packaging materials, inventory management, dispatching, warehouse personnel, and order pick, stage, and load. Utilize available resources (staff and equipment) to move product in the safest and most cost effective manner to meet or exceed customer expectations and to achieve site and company goals.  Hire, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of warehouse. Establish and promote activities and processes in compliance with the company’s premium product standards. Develop good employee relations following the company compass.  Ensure employees are adhering to State and Federal Wage and Hour laws and the Union contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Responsible for the direct supervision of warehouse employees. Communicate job tasks, key operating indicators, and safety expectations.  Ensures that direct reports follow company policy and procedures by training, coaching, counseling when necessary.
• Responsible for preparing and managing daily schedule of employees to include start time, breaks and lunches, and end time while adhering to Wage and Hour laws.
• Ensure smooth operation of the dock. Monitor the unloading/loading of raw and finished goods product based on appointment times and achieve targeted Turn Time.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, packaging, yard, bin washing, trash, forklift and battery functions as applicable.
• Coordinate work assignments, monitor employee performance, and provide training on job duties, company policies and procedures. 
• Participate in and provide input to policy development and training topics and content development.
• Handle employee conflicts and performance matters in a professional manner whereby all parties involved believe they’ve been heard, treated fairly, and can support the resolution or outcome.
• Foster an environment where the importance of employee and food safety is based on proper safe handling and loading of product including maintaining cold chain integrity.
• Utilize work method programs for training and education to motivate employees to improve performance and quality of work.  Develop improved performance of employees through feedback and coaching.
• Maintain effective and proper communication with employees and personnel in all support departments.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing practices (OSHA, HAACP, Food Safety, PPE, Wage and Hour, etc.).
• Participate in OFP related projects and project work which may include documenting and implementing processes and training, attending meetings etc.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Warehouse Developmental Supervisor
• Inventory Clerk
• Dispatchers
• Union Warehouse personnel and forklift operators.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of work experience and course work in a related field. Equivalent education and work experience may consist of high school diploma or G.E.D. and related industry training and 5 years inventory or warehouse experience as a dispatcher, forklift operator, or inventory clerk.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment preferably produce, in inventory management, warehouse operations, or   shipping/receiving operation. 
• Must have prior knowledge of proper freight handling/loading techniques, customer requirements, loading systems, and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of food safety, good manufacturing practices, general plant and warehouse safety practices and procedures.
• Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Excel skills required.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems preferably Navision.

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English/Spanish.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with sales representatives, customers, truckers, vendors, management etc. in a professional knowledgeable manner.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, employees, managers/supervisors.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to work in food processing plant.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent people/problem solving skills is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents (such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals)
• Demonstrated and proven leadership skills such as planning, organizing, staffing, leading, controlling & communicating.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have personal integrity, flexibility, dependability, ability to work within policy guidelines
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to build, coach, train and motivate personnel, while holding employees accountable for result.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly provide work direction, communicate with support staff and present recommendations and ideas to build consensus.
• Results driven leadership, with the ability to work with professionalism under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines.
• Ability to implement new processes
• Continuous improvement oriented.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills with demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers to assure proper inventory counts and fulfillment of customer orders.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• A high level of analytical skill to assess and evaluate the operational areas of responsibility, participate in establishing department financial goals, analyze new products and processes, and have the ability to report findings to appropriate management representatives.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Forklift operation certification preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to go inside the cooler, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift or move objects of up to 50 pounds. Close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to air conditioning. The employee is also exposed to cold temperatures and heat when visiting plant processing and warehousing locations. The employee will be visiting plant locations where the use of chemical substances is present and used in the processing plant. Employee's work is also subject to the pressures of time constraints and deadlines. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

While performing the essential duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to speak, to listen to others and to handle business-related documents and issues that need to be kept confidential.  In many cases he/she will be exposed to extreme variations in ambient temperatures. 

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Job Description: 

This is a developmental position to learn about the Warehouse operation and gain the skills, capabilities, and experience necessary to be qualified for a Warehouse Supervisor. The company will provide on the job training, tools, formal training, and guidance.

Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager, learn the warehouse functions which include: receiving and cooling of raw material; inventory management; dispatching; order picking, staging, and loading; ERP Navision system; personnel management to include hiring and termination, scheduling, employee relations, performance management, safety, state and federal wage and hour regulations, timecard corrections and timecard punches, collective bargaining agreement (CBA), Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety and HACCP. Assist Supervisor/Manager in the day-to-day execution of warehouse activities to include supervising personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties may be assigned as needed):

Learn the following and related SOP’s and assist Supervisor/Manager with day-to-day execution of warehouse activities outlined below to include management and scheduling of personnel:

• Receiving function: how to receive raw product i.e. weight, tag, enter into inventory system, cool, and place in cold storage.
• Inventory Management: how raw product and finished goods are tracked and managed in Navision (ERP system) and in the physical warehouse.
• Dispatching function and its relation to raw receiving: learn how the inventory management, production, finished goods, customer service, and the order pick, stage and load process works.
• For shipping, order picking, staging, and loading: how orders are put together and assigned to forklift drivers and how forklift drivers execute the orders.
• ERP Navision system: how to use Navision and how it works in relation to the following functions, raw receiving, raw product storage, production, finished goods, dispatching, the picking/staging/loading process, and the appointment system.
• Personnel management: a) fundamentals of interviewing and hiring, legal do’s and don’ts, job postings and selection per the CBA. b) fundamentals of termination, legal do’s and don’ts. c) how to schedule personnel to ensure coverage. d) fundamentals of employee relations and discipline, how to build relationships with employees and motivate a workforce, legal do’s and don’ts. e) how to investigate safety incidents, fill out incident reports, conduct facility inspections, report and correct safety hazards, Industrial Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and OSHA, forklift inspection and safety. f) state and federal regulations related to minimum wage, regular vs overtime pay, meal and rest periods, pay date and pay periods, final pay, timely pay.  g) how to correct a timecard and timecard punches, how to access and read a timecard. h) CBA and its application in relation to the aforementioned.
• Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety and HACCP fundamentals and how they apply.
• Assist Supervisor/Manager in the implementation of tailgate or other trainings and the development of training topics and content.
• Assist Supervisor/Manager and/or participate in OFP related projects and project work which may include documenting and implementing processes.
• Be a back-up to warehouse supervisor and dispatch depending on the need.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct reports. Will assist Supervisor/Manager with day-to-day tasks associated with supervising personnel.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of work experience and course work in a related field. Equivalent education and work experience may consist of high school diploma or G.E.D. and related industry training and 5 years inventory or warehouse experience as a dispatcher, forklift operator, or inventory clerk.
• Knowledge of customer requirements, loading systems, and inventory systems is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  
• Some experience with ERP systems preferably Navision.
• Knowledge of food safety, good manufacturing practices, general plant safety practices and procedures.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in English/Spanish.
• Must be able communicate in a professional manner with sales representatives, customers, truckers, vendors, management etc.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to work in food processing plant.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent people/problem solving skills is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents (such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals).
• Ability to learn and demonstrate leadership skills such as planning, organizing, staffing, leading, controlling & communicating.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate how to build, coach, train and motivate personnel, while holding employees accountable for results.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines.
• Ability to implement new processes.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate how to defuse and resolve employee conflicts in a respectful, appropriate, and positive manner.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills with demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers to assure proper inventory counts and fulfillment of customer orders.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to go inside the cooler, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift or move objects of up to 50 pounds. Close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and 36 degree cold room temperatures.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.  The employee may be required to work extended hours without notice. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 

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