About us
Grower's Co-Operative Grape Juice Co is an agricultural cooperative dating back to 1929, owned by about 70 Concord grape farmers. Growers receives our farmer’s grapes in a very busy 30 day - 45 day window in the fall, typically September through October. We process those grapes into value added juices for bulk sales that we sell off season while we transition the plant to take on Contract Processing jobs pressing other fruits.
We are accepting applications for Part Time Production Technicians operating fork lift, machinery, processing equipment, etc for 2026 Grape Harvest.
This position is scheduled from Tuesday, 9/8/2026 through the last week of October/First week of November for our 2026 Grape Harvest, working 7 Days Per Week, 12 Hour Shifts with No Days Off.
Our plant functions as a 24/7 operation and all employees work 84 hours per week consistently until Harvest is over.
Essential Function: Works in plant on or up to 12-hour shifts both in and outdoors and in refrigerated tank rooms. Requires shift variance, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50lbs for extended periods of time as work requires. Able to climb catwalks to observe tanks and vent as needed. Juice processing and forklift experience are a plus. Growers Co-op is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any recognized federal/ state categories.
1st Shift - 7am- 7pm
2nd Shift - 7pm- 7am
- Demonstrate proficiency in the safe and sanitary operation of any production equipment and processes.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the safe and sanitary operation of the Tank Room operations, providing juice to and from the various processing machines or direct loading to bulk trucks and unloading bulk trucks for processing.
- Notify supervisor of any quality, safety, or security issues observed.
- Is trained in the safe operation of a fork truck for various duties from product and ingredient handling, warehousing, shipping, and storage.
- Complete all assigned training including, but not limited to: GMP, Food Safety, LOTO, confined space, cleaning, and chemical safety.
- Is trained in safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals.
- Proficient in filling out proper electronic or paper documentation for the area employee is working in.
- Maintain a clean and neat work area.
- Follow all GMP and Safety policies. Ex. hairnet, beard restraints, hearing and eye protection.
- Work safely.
- Complete all assigned work and other duties as assigned by management.
Work Remotely
Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 84.0 per week
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
