Packhouse/Headhouse Manager - Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
Miami, OK 74354
About the Job
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status in employment. Individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in initial employment or re-employment.
Position Purpose:
Reporting to the Greenhouse Manager, the Packhouse Manager is responsible for managing the packaging and distribution of fresh produce grown in the greenhouse and on the farm.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
- Develop, implement, and follow safety policies and regulations.
- Undertake any other responsibilities as said by the organization.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including help with harvesting, cleaning, and other greenhouse tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure strict adherence to all food safety protocols daily.
- Optimize the process of cleaning, packing, and distributing produce grown at the greenhouse.
- Organize packhouse workflow.
- Develop standard protocols for washing, packing, and storage of produce.
- Implement and enforce quality control measures, and food safety standards, conducting regular inspections.
- Manage packhouse inventory and coordinate shipping and receiving of supplies and greenhouse produce.
- Identify product shelf life for vegetable crops.
- Be well versed in the various disease and pest control techniques used for post-harvest preservation of produce.
- Have experience harvesting, pruning, cleaning, and other greenhouse tasks.
- Maintains an inventory of chemicals.
- Tabulates and summarizes data using personal computers and software.
- Develop new knowledge on vegetable packhouse management.
- Have a basic knowledge of computers so that the records can be properly maintained.
- Good communication and interaction skills.
- Be able to work in damp and warm conditions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, or related discipline (2) + years of packhouse management or grocery experience.
- OR bachelor’s degree in logistics, management, or related discipline with (2) + years of packhouse management or grocery experience.
Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License and Insurance.
- Applicable Oklahoma food safety and food handling permits.
Conditions of Employment:
The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma operates a drug-free workplace.
- May be required to submit to and pass applicable drug tests and background checks.
- Adhere to all work rules, policies & procedures, and safety standards.
- Efficiently follow general shop safety rules and regulations. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment including wearing Personal Protective Equipment.
Work Requirements:
Position involves prolonged sitting, stooping, bending, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds daily. Work is generally performed in an outdoor environment with varying levels of lighting, air quality, noise, and/or temperature.
Source : Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma