Sizer Operator at Pacific Coast Producers – Live Oak, California

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking Seasonal Sizer Operators to join it's team at the Lomo Field Station in Live Oak, CA. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

Pay Range: $17.50-$20 per hour; candidate will be paid based on their work experience and skills. This is a seasonal, on-site role with weekend and overtime hours required as needed.

As a Seasonal Sizer Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient sizing and grading of fruits for processing. This is a seasonal position, and candidates must be available to work any days with the possibility of overtime. If you have a background in computer data entry, mechanical equipment knowledge, and possess strong math skills, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the sizer equipment to accurately sort and grade fruits according to company standards.
• Enter data into computer systems to track and record production information.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of mechanical equipment and perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Utilize math skills to calculate quantities, weights, and measurements.
• Lift and handle fruit containers weighing up to 50 lbs repeatedly and occasionally handle containers weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Work outdoors for the entirety of the shift, being exposed to varying temperatures.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow and meet production targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years by the start of work.
• Availability to work any days and overtime as required during the period of June to August.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and record keeping.
• General knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Strong math skills for accurate calculations and measurements.
• Physical ability to repeatedly lift containers weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift containers weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors for the entire shift, exposed to varying temperatures.

About PCP Summary

Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.