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Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit. At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core values. Our commitment to these values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships.

Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

Prepare product for shipment, stack cases into racks, following correct pallet patterns.

• Load boxes/cases onto trucks
• Move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stack product
• Count boxes per pallet and follow pallet pattern instructions
• Push/move pallets weighing up to 50 pounds
• Clean up duties, as needed
• Stretch wrap product by hand
• Follow company policies
• Follow safety procedures
• Other duties that are reasonable associated with the above essential functions of the job
• Forklift Certification preferred within 12 months of hire date
• Forklift Evaluation/Certification Mandatory prior to forklift operation of any kind for any reason to include forklift training
• Forklift Specialty pay will be received by those operating a forklift for more than two hours and in two hour increments up to their full day worked, with management approval
• Must be able to stack boxes as high as 48" inches

• Previous experience in a warehouse/shipping environment preferred
• Able to lift to 50 pounds in a continuous 8+ hour shift
• Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job
• Performance evaluation will be completed within 30 days from date of hire. Must meet satisfactory job performance standards to continue in position.

• Passionate about a purpose driven career
• Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments
• Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality
• Consistently adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency
• Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

• Must be able to pass job specific Physical Ability Test (PAT)
• Noise produced by manufacturing machinery up to 92 decibels
• Lift and Carry Requirements: Worker's stack or re-stack boxes of strawberries onto pallets
• 50 lbs. (box of strawberries) average weight is 25-50 lbs.
• Highest lift point 48" or shoulder height whichever is greater
• Carrying distance up to a maximum of 10 ft.
• Push and Pull Requirements: Moving of pallets
• Standing and Walking Requirements: All tasks require standing and walking on concrete floors
• Climbing Requirements: Step stool used to place boxes of fruit on top level of boxes stacked on pallets, step stool height 29"
• Reaching Requirements: Reaching forward up to 24" while stacking pallets
• Posture requirements: Must be able to do repetitive movements of bending, reaching overhead and forward up to 24", squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Work Conditions Requirements: Temperatures range from -10° to 50°-degree Fahrenheit and may be exposed to fumes, tools and/or machinery with sharp edges.
• Tools, Equipment, and Materials Requirements:
• PPE: freezer gear where needed, gloves, bump cap, ear plugs, hair nets, safety glasses, smocks & sleeves
• Tools: utility knives, shovels, brooms, ice picks
• Flexibility to work different shifts and days when required

• Industrial plant environment with related noise and temperatures.

• None

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.

FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:

Hiring Pay Scale: $17.78

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.