Mission Produce

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Coordinator will learn all aspects of production for Mission Produce. They will work side-by-side with the FDC Manager, and department managers to ensure production requirements are met to achieve Mission’s goals. Coordinate day to day operations of shipping and receiving, ripening, and inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Assist and coordinate with the FDC Manager and Assistant Manager the day-to-day Shipping, Ripening, Bagging, and Quality operations.

• Coordinate distribution centers ripening orders. Understand the ripening stages and the customer specifications.
• Accurately complete the ripe room checks daily and mark all required details clearly on the inspection logs.
• Review inventory levels and ripe fruit orders to assist in planning effectively to meet customer demands.
• Effectively communicate order status and changes to/from QA, shipping, sales, and inventory teams (both at the facility and at corporate office).
• Coordinate the shipping and receiving process for in-bound and out-bound accuracy.
• Sanitation is a requirement.

§  All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

§  Excellent verbal and written communication skills among the team and other departments.

§  Electric forklift and pallet jack experience (Preferred).

§  Strong problem-solving skills.

§  Ability and willingness to follow standard operating procedures.

§  Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.

§  Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or similar WMS preferred.

§  Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

§  Must have the ability to be flexible, including holidays and weekends.

§  Display a positive attitude towards tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

§  Ability to work in temperature-controlled environment from 34°F – 42°F.

§  Ability to lift, lower, or maneuver 25-50 pounds and reach above head.

§  Safely work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.

§  Ability and willingness to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch/bend as needed to perform essential tasks.

Ability to safely use step ladders and work platforms