Produce Coordinator

General Job Description: The Produce Coordinator packs produce, dried fruit, and seeds & nuts orders and maintains inventory control of these items.

Required Scheduling Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 8 am - 12 pm

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Receive produce deliveries; communicating any discrepancies to CFS Supervisor.
2. Coordinate and supervise a team of workshifters in packing produce, seeds, and nuts orders.
3. Rotate stock, trim and discard produce as appropriate.
4. Communicate shorts, overages, and losses to the CFS Supervisor and Assistant CFS Supervisor as necessary.
5. Monitor stock of packing supplies; coordinate with other CFS staff to re-order items as necessary.
6. After each packing shift, ensure that Dried Fruit and Nuts are sealed so as to retain freshness.
7. Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized working areas and tools, including refrigerators and freezers, tables, counters, and scales. Report maintenance needs to CFS Supervisor.
8. Produce accurate receiving, order processing, and inventory records; report discrepancies to CFS Supervisor.
9. Assist other CFS workers when necessary.
10. Be responsible for security of the office, work area, and refrigerators when other crews are not working.
11. Perform other duties as requested by CFS Supervisor or Assistant CFS Supervisor.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

1. Knowledge of produce and other perishables, including quality, storage requirements, and appropriate substitutes
2. Some knowledge of BSC food service and/or other food distribution systems
3. Well organized, reliable, responsible
4. Ability to count accurately and keep accurate records
5. Ability and willingness to lift 50 lbs. regularly
6. Ability to work well with people in a team situation
7. Good oral and written communication skills

Term of Job: Indefinite; Fall & Spring Semesters Only

Hours Per Week: 12 hours per week

Hired By: Hiring Committee

Supervised By: CFS Supervisor

Compensation: Workshift Rate

Contract: Personnel Code