Horticultural and Fruit Warehouse Operator

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Job Summary: CrowdFarming is seeking a horticultural and fruit warehouse operator to manage, weigh, inspect for quality, and protect products at its logistics center. Key Highlights: 1. Delicate handling and quality control of horticultural and fruit products. 2. Product management and order preparation in the agri-food sector. 3. Opportunity to join a growing company with an agricultural heart. CrowdFarming is Europe's leading online marketplace that directly connects farmers with consumers. We develop the technology and logistics required to enable consumers to access the largest catalog of organic and regenerative products—straight from those who grow them. Our mission is to build the world's most sustainable food supply chain, ensuring farmers receive fair prices for their work and consumers enjoy fresh products that travel 75% less than those sold in supermarkets. Since our launch in 2017, we have grown to collaborate with over 300 farmers across Europe, bringing organic and regenerative agriculture closer to thousands of consumers. We are currently looking for a **Horticultural and Fruit Warehouse Operator**, to be based at our logistics center in **Museros (Valencia).** **Some of your responsibilities will include:** * **Product Management:** Identify and handle fruit according to its specific characteristics (weight, producer/variety, and appropriate packing technique for each item). * **Weight Control:** Accurately weigh and rigorously ensure the exact stipulated kilogram quantity for each format or customer. * **Care and Quality:** Handle fruit with extreme delicacy, consistently guaranteeing maximum quality and avoiding any visual or structural damage. * **Packaging Control:** Select and prepare the various box formats required for each order. * **Product Protection:** Correctly apply different internal protective materials (paper formats, egg cartons, and gummed paper). **Your Technical Profile:** * Minimum **1 year** of experience performing the above duties in a logistics-sector company. * Experience in the **agri-food sector** is highly valued. * A **responsible** and proactive individual. * Basic food hygiene training and a food handler’s certificate are desirable. **What We Offer:** * A full-time **contract**: 40 hours per week. * The opportunity to join an agricultural-hearted, rapidly growing company.