Careers: Where Produce Jobs Meet Passion and Growth

$17.50-$18.00/hour

Job Purpose/ Objective:

The objective of the Delivery Driver is to ensure that produce, dairy, and dry good products are delivered to Wards customers in a manner that meets or exceeds customer expectations. The Delivery Driver is also responsible for communicating any customer preferences or issues to the Transportation Department Managers and Supervisors as well as the Customer Care Department. Finally, the Delivery Driver is responsible for operating Ward’s vehicles in a safe and professional manner as well as reporting any vehicle maintenance issues using proper inspection format and verbal communication to supervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs deliveries, pick-ups, and returns of produce, dairy products, and dry goods to / from Ward’s Produce customers and suppliers.
• Uses of the Omnitracs to review route assignments and log whereabouts while making deliveries using an iPhone.
• Reviews paperwork for assigned route(s) to ensure that all invoices are present and in good condition
• Inspects cargo loads to ensure that they are packed appropriately
• Prepares customer orders by verifying them with delivery invoices for accuracy, delivering them to customer facility, and assisting with check in and placement of products at the client facility. Receives signatures on invoices for items delivered and
• collects any cash on delivery payments when necessary.
• Assists Warehouse and Customer Care departments loading any shorted product for delivery routes. Also makes Customer Care Department and supervisors aware of any delivery delays, shorts, errors, or quality issues that may require a reship to the customer immediately.
• Completes, organizes, and turns in all appropriate paperwork and invoices, making sure that all checks and monies are balanced and included in the drop.
• Ensures that all vehicles are cleaned out properly and the end of each shift.
• Takes multiple routes per day depending on volume and client demands
• Completing any other delivery related duties that may be needed on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

Additional Job Functions:

• Perform and document pre-trip and post trip inspections in proper Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) format.
• Triage any vehicle issues needing immediate attention or repair.
• Maintain communication with supervisors to ensure D.O.T. required documentation is maintained.
• Keep track of hours worked to maintain responsibility for not exceeding D.O.T. Hours of Duty.
• Maintain communication with Transportation Department supervisors to ensure D.O.T. required documentation is maintained. (driver’s license, driving record, and medical examiners card)

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

• Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position.
• Requires a large degree of walking and climbing in and out of trucks throughout each workday.
• Requires a large degree of lifting, loading, and unloading produce, dairy products, and dry goods.
• Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) usually associated with this position.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Minimum Two years of verifiable driving experience
• General knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation field
• Ability to operate manual and automatic 22 ft delivery trucks
• Ability to interact with Ward’s customers and be a frontline representative of the Company
• State of North Carolina Driver’s License
• Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Card
• Able to pass a Department of Transportation Road Test
• Able to pass a Human Performance Evaluation
• Must be able to lift up to 100lbs

$17.00/hour

Job Overview:

A Selector is responsible for selecting, shrink wrapping and loading any assignment they are given by a supervisor/lead. This must be completed until the last assignment has been issues and/or a supervisor/lead has stated that the shift is complete. Nightshift Selectors must do this while also avoiding shorting, miss-picking, and sending damaged or outdated product to our customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Loads, unloads, and transfers merchandise to designated area in accordance with training procedures.
•  Stocks merchandise in warehouse to include utilizing equipment and lifting and carrying merchandise to place on shelves.
•  Inspects merchandise for deficiencies or breakages prior to shipment or warehouse storage.
• Records all merchandise discrepancies on appropriate paperwork.
• Completes inventory preparation for warehouse stock.
•  Verifies merchandise and manually tags with tickets daily.
• Organizes merchandise to prepare for shipment as needed.
• Fills customer order in accordance with invoice, completes appropriate paperwork, and places a copy with the merchandise for shipment.
•  Prepares special promotional packages as needed.
• Operates tape gun to seal boxes for shipment or stock daily.
• Always maintains a neat and orderly workplace. Daily housekeeping duties to include moving pallets, sweeping, and removing/disposing of debris.
• Follows safety procedures in accordance with approved training and reports any dangerous conditions to management immediately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Requirement/Conditions

• Able to lift objects. Minimum of 25lb and up to 70lb occasionally. Stand 30%; walk 50%; sit 20% of the time.
• Temperatures can be as low as 35 degrees in some areas.
• Noise level is moderate.
• Comfortable to work in wet conditions.

Minimum Qualification

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Prior warehouse experience helpful
• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Math Aptitude
• Organization
• Planning
• Reading Skills
• Effective time Management skills required
• Ability to Lift at 50 least pounds repeatedly

$18.00–19.00/hour

Job Overview:

The Production Quality Assurance Technician will complete monitoring warehouse adherence to SOPs, HACCP plan, SSOPs, GMPs, and other relevant plans, programs, and work instructions. Abides by and ensures all safety and quality protocols.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the repacking processes to ensure adherence to procedures and requirements specified within SOPs, and the HACCP program resulting in quick, strong decisions during operations.
• Responsible for pre-operative and operative facility inspection.
• Inspecting and calibrating measuring instruments.
• Working collaboratively with the warehouse team to enforce food safety and quality assurance protocols for Safe Food Distribution
• Conduct daily internal GMP and warehouse inspections to assure product food safety and quality.
• Verify adherence to procedures; monitor and verify process controls, sanitation, and GMP practices.
• Assist Quality Manager/Supervisor in conducting Food Safety / Sanitation audits and communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Involve in preparation and execution of customer / third party/Regulatory audits.
• Isolate and put on “HOLD” any material, product, ingredient, or packaging material, which might pose a food safety, risk, or otherwise compromise product quality or integrity.
• Conduct monthly Listeria swabbing in rotating areas of the facility to be sent to laboratory for testing.
• Conduct sanitation verification program using ATP luciferase unit for regular sanitation verification as per assignment
• Conduct weekly APC swab, prepare the swab samples, and send samples to head office for test
• Check and report the inventory of all materials needed for food safety test materials, cleaning, and sanitizing chemicals (ATP, APC swabs, Listeria swabs, thermometers, cleaning & sanitizing chemicals), and all PPEs every week as per assignment
• Conduct any other related functions as per instruction from the supervisor

Work Requirement /Conditions

• Able to lift bulky objects. Minimum of 25lb to 40lb and up to 70lb occasionally. Stand 30%; walk 50%; sit 20% of the time.
• Temperatures can be as low as 35 degrees in some areas.
• Noise level is moderate.
• Comfortable to work in wet conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0 – 12 months of relevant experience.
• Microsoft Word, EXCEL, and Outlook knowledge.
• Preferred with HACCP certification
• This individual must be able to operate with limited supervision, be attentive to detail, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• This individual must be highly motivated.
• Will be required to perform hands-on tasks when necessary and demonstrate key leadership skills, such as a positive attitude, encouraging approach, strong work ethic, goal-oriented and decisive nature, and a willingness to take responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Record keeping, documentation, and document control experience preferred
• Bi-lingual (Spanish)preferred.
•  Be flexible and react favorably to multiple priorities, changing schedules, and daily assignments. Demonstrate a sense of urgency and focus on action

Job Overview:

The Sanitation employee is responsible for supporting the cleaning and sanitizing functions of the warehouse operation. This position includes active participation in tasks necessary to ensure that the warehouse maintains a safe and hygienic environment, in compliance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and company standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environment
• Promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Understand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), and inspection regulations.
• Read chemical labels or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to learn how to properly handle chemicals.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing tools, equipment, and the warehouse environment using various chemicals such as chlorinated alkaline detergents, acid detergents, and different sanitizers (QUAT, PerQUAT, chlorine-based).
• Responsible for cleanliness of the warehouse using a Zamboni style, ride on floor cleaner (XR-40 Factory Cat) and various pressure washing systems.
• Use powered equipment such as pallet jack and/or forklift to move product and pallets through the warehouse.
• General sweeping, moping, dusting, and trash removal.
• Perform maintenance duties such as removing scale and rust from equipment using acids.
• Maintain all tools in good working order and report any damage to company property immediately.
• Follow instructions and pre-established procedures to carry out the functions of the job.
• Work to support cross functional departments to meet company production targets.
• Complete checklists and documents for assigned work areas daily.
• Complete additional task as assigned by manager.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 100% of the time.
• Must be able to move and lift boxes weighing up to 55lbs.
• Must be able to operate and inspect powered equipment using controls.
• Must be able to see distance, color, peripheral, depth and adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires irregular hours to include weekends and some holidays.
• Temperatures can be as low as 35 degrees in some areas.
• Noise level is moderate.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• At least one year of experience in a warehouse environment; (or) in a similar capacity.
• Experience using a forklift or pallet jack; certification preferred, but not mandatory.
• Able to count and build large orders of non-inventory items such as pallets and crates.
• Experience working in a refrigerated climate.
• Possess high energy and a team attitude.
• Possess professional and respectful problem-solving skills.

$52000-$60000

Job Purpose/Objective:

The Shipping Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the warehouse, focusing mainly on the Shipping Department. This role entails assisting in the management of activities, responsibilities, and staff within the shipping department to guarantee optimal productivity and a high degree of accuracy. It is a supervisory role that encompasses the operational and personnel functions of a designated section of the warehouse. Key responsibilities involve supervising hourly warehouse associates, offering leadership and guidance to meet safety objectives, productivity targets, accuracy benchmarks, cost reduction goals, and the development of warehouse staff.

Essential Job Functions:

• Motivate selectors and loaders, and short order selectors
• Organizes the workflow of employees on respective shifts.
• Assign and monitor tasks using computers and scanners.
• Perform all required procedures and documentation in a safe and efficient manner to maintain the highest quality finished product for our customers
• Handles immediate disciplinary incidents
• Enforces Company policies and procedures
• Documents Worker’s Compensation incidents
• Trains new hires on GMPs
• Manages shift time sheets and staffing associates time clocks
• Provides proper warehouse documentation as needed
• Conducts daily/weekly/ monthly performance/ development reviews
• Handles product discrepancies, product shortages and substitutions
• Meets productivity output standards for the shift
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the warehouse
• Willing to work any day of the week, weekends, and Holidays
• Supervisors return desk and short order areas
• Inspecting Equipment, Product, or Material – Inspecting equipment, Product, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects

Additional Job Functions:

• Participate in operations meetings when required.
• Reviews the performance of subordinates
• Liaisons with different departments, i.e., Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, Sales, Maintenance, Dispatch, Transportation
• Self-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm. Take action to achieve goals beyond what is required
• Additional duties as required to support the mission of Keany Produce Company

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position:

• Minimum lift requirement 50-60 lbs. on a regular basis
• Requires repeated stooping and bending
• Frequent lifting and carrying boxed/bagged fruits and vegetables
• Requires continuous standing for extended periods of time
• Frequently requires riding a motorized, stand-on pallet jack

Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) are usually associated with this position:

• Working in a 45-degree (F) processing area for 8-10 hours daily
• Working in a damp environment for 8-10 hours daily
• Moderately noisy environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED .
• 2 years’ experience in shipping and warehousing .
• 2 years of supervising .
• Spanish language skills a plus.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, sanitation, and Food Safety concepts.
• Familiar with USDA/FDA guidelines.
• Knowledge of Current DOT regulation.
• Proficient operating stand-up, reach forklifts.
• PC skills to include Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Flexible with change in the work assignments and proficient

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree
• 5 Years’ experience in the management of produce warehousing and shipping with multiple shifts.
• Change Management, SQF Program, Produce Pro Software proficiency
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take an idea from conception to execution
• Manage job professionally and with a high level of organization.
• Ability to work and communicate with others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to always practice safe working habits
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule with weekends, holidays, and overtime