Company Description

Charlie's Produce - Coke Farm Division - Who We Are

Coke Farm is an organic grower/shipper/handler located in San Juan Bautista, California. Farming since 1981, Coke Farm serves as a 100% organic food hub for over 100+ growers in our region. Coke Farm empowers organic farmers while engaging customers to become part of the organic farming movement.

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like-minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

An amazing company culture!
Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
Paid vacations, paid holidays.
Coverage under State Sick Leave.
100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

$20.00 - $22.00+ per hour
Potential 90-day performance-based raise
Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure.

Job Description

The Role

The Receiving Cooling Warehouse Operator performs critical receiving and cooling operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This position requires the ability to safely operate material handling equipment, monitor cooling systems, and maintain strict food safety and quality standards. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail, situational awareness around moving equipment, and the ability to work independently while adhering to all company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (any combination of the following job duties):

Receiving Operations

Receive and inspect incoming products from delivery trucks, verifying product identity and quality standards with QC personnel.
Communicate with supervisory staff regarding any product concerns, quality issues, or discrepancies identified during offloading before entering inventory.
Offload products from trucks using sit-down forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
Rotate and organize inventory according to warehouse procedures while assisting the inventory clerk.
Maintain accurate receiving documentation and ensure all products are properly logged into the inventory system.
Uphold GMP standards and comply with all company safety policies, food safety protocols, and quality procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area at all times.
Report any food safety concerns or product quality compromises immediately to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

Cooling Operations

Prepare and inspect pre-cooling equipment prior to operation, ensuring all systems are functioning properly.
Monitor and replenish ice room supplies daily, reporting any deficiencies to supervisors.
Verify that automatic ORP and pH monitoring units are operating efficiently and report any malfunctions to supervisors immediately.
Operate cooling equipment including hydrocoolers, pressure cooling systems, and ice injectors according to established standard operating procedures (training required prior to equipment operation).
Maintain detailed cooling logs by recording time and internal product temperatures for all items in pre-cooling areas.
Ensure all cooling equipment is properly shut down when not in use and perform periodic checks throughout the day to verify optimal operation; report any issues to the supervisor immediately.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform additional warehouse or yard duties as assigned to support operational needs and business objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

2+ years of forklift operation experience
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
Ability to work in a refrigerated warehouse environment
Proficiency with warehouse inventory systems and RF scanners
Ability to identify produce quality and perform accurate counts with basic math skills
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and multi-task with minimal supervision
Ability to work overtime when business demands require (seasonal peaks, vacation coverage, etc.)
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

Preferred Qualifications

Inventory control experience
Demonstrated ability to build cooperative relationships across departments

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Compensation: USD 20.00 - USD 22.00 - hourly