Equipment Operator I
Core
Operate, repair, and maintain automated fruit sorting equipment to ensure grading standards and quality control.
Role type
Equipment Operator I (Fruit Sorting)
Builds
Automated fruit sorting lines for citrus and other fresh produce
Domain
Agriculture / Food Processing / Citrus Industry
Required skills
electro-mechanical troubleshooting, parts replacement, equipment calibration, sample collection, ratio/percentage calculation, Microsoft Windows (Excel/Word), safety compliance, physical lifting (50 lbs), stair climbing
Preferred skills
Quality Control experience, bilingual English/Spanish, fruit knowledge, high school diploma or GED
Technologies
Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word
Responsibilities
Setup and operate electronic fruit sorting equipment, perform general repairs and preventive maintenance, fill out downtime documentation, calibrate units, collect and evaluate fruit samples, maintain equipment cleanliness, load equipment with film and mesh, follow safety standards including fall protection
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC