Job Details

Who We Are

At West Pak, being a family owned and operated company means, among other things, respect, integrity, support, and commitment to excellence. Our dedication starts with how we respect the land and the people who work it and carries over into the way in which we conduct all business. This same thoughtful care goes into how we handle our precious cargo. Our avocados are harvested at exactly the right time, packed to perfection, and delivered fresh for enjoyment worldwide.

Over the years, as West Pak's relationships and reputation grew, operations increased with larger facilities and extended distribution. Our company has since grown to 6 distribution facilities exceeding 300,000-square-feet across the United States and Mexico. Today, West Pak avocados are sourced from over 1,000 growers owning over 65,000 acres across California, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Peru. Current distribution includes 350+ customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Purchasing Manager and Site Manager, the Forklift Operator/Inventory Clerk will assist in ensuring inventory is counted daily, communicate with purchasing manager on any shortages of any material. Ensure production is always provided with all material necessary to pack. Works closely with other departments, helps form boxes and executes all other duties assigned by Site Manager.

• Oversee inventory and supplies according to company guidelines
• Perform critical inventory tasks to ensure the correct number of items are in stock
• Forklift operator
• Off load material upon receipt and store away
• Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle times
• Review documentation and monitor products to search for discrepancies; troubleshoot quantity discrepancies between stock and records
• Stock and issue materials or merchandise
• Prepare Material for Transfers
• Track accuracy of purchase orders and returns as well as defective items
• Scan packing slips/invoices into database
• Assist with office supply purchases made at the facility
• Inventory control in famous and printing tags labels
• In charge of box forming to Site Managers discretion
• Assist the bagging department

1. Assist in stacking, packing, dumping
2. Assist in changing film, netting, etc.
3. Assist in forming boxes

• Perform all other duties assigned

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 Years Forklift Experience

Skills

• Must be able to work in a warehouse and office setting
• Basic computer skills - word, excel, and outlook
• Must be bilingual (Spanish)
• Detail-oriented
• High problem-solving ability

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in a warehouse and office setting.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, with or without assistance

Physical demands include working in both office environments and production areas to communicate with supervisors and with operation employees. Within the office, the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet, at or below 70 decibels and in the product plant areas noise levels can exceed 80 decibels when machinery is operating. Will have extensive internal and external interfaces with others and the work requires continual problem-solving, the prioritization of tasks and projects, resolution of conflicting needs and issues, and the ability to read, analyze, and interpret trends and data.