Production Technician 1 (3rd Shift) (3717)

Perricone Farms, a leading citrus juice supplier located in Vero Beach, FL, is seeking a Production Technician 1, to join our team. This is fast-paced position which offers long-term, consistent employment with a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to Health, Vision, Dental, Life and 401K.

Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate depending on the shift

Shift / Hours: 3rd Shift; Monday - Saturday @11:00pm to 7:30am

Summary of Functions:

As a Production Technician 1, you will be responsible for the efficient handling and sorting of fruit to ensure quality and proper grading. Your primary tasks will include:

  • Unloading Fruit: Use a shovel to unload fruit from trucks onto a conveyor belt or fruit table.
  • Grading and Sorting: Grade, sort, and classify fruit based on size, weight, color, and overall condition.
  • Quality Control: Ensure that all fruit meets company standards and specifications before it proceeds to the next stage of processing or distribution.
  • Maintenance: Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of work areas and equipment to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Unload fruit onto conveyor belt or fruit table for grading.
  • As needed grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
  • Discard inferior or defective products and/or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
  • Seal and fill empty juice drums as needed.
  • Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
  • Notifies supervisor of unusual problems.
  • Works in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Follows health and safety guidelines. Maintain and keep work area according to cGMP.

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:

  • Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.
  • Conduct all verification activities to assure finished product comply with food safety and quality specifications.
  • Participates in the yearly review of the food safety system.
  • Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system.
  • Responsible for Non-GMO SGS Supply Chain Standards.

Organizational Relationships:

  • Position reports to Shift Assistant Manager