Employment
| Job Title | Packer/Sorter |
| Supervisor | Floor Supervisor |
| Position Type | Non-Supervisory-Seasonal |
| Pay | $14.50 |
| Weekly Hours | Varies on season |
Objective
The primary function of this position is to inspect fruit for defects according to specifications provided, i.e. color, shape, bruises, softness, grade, sunburn and punctures. As the fruit moves across the sorting table, the worker will sort out defective fruit. Additionally, the worker removes any leaves or debris from the fruit and being able to work with packaging equipment, focus on distribution of final product while maintaining consistent work flow.
Qualifications
- Communicate well with others
- Follow verbal directions
- Ability to do highly repetitive physical work, paying attention to detail
- Knowledge of fruit grades and sizes desirable
- Fruit packing experience desired
- Ability to stand in the same place for a long period of time
- Ability to work under wet conditions
Elements of Position
- Observing and evaluating fruits as it moves across the sorting table.
- Reaching/Handling at waist level to transfer and discard defective fruit into cull totes
- Reaching/Handling to remove leaves and debris
- Standing in the same place for a long period of time
- Sorting fruit out of water conductions
- Observing and evaluating the packing material
- Reaching/Handling at waist level to operate packaging equipment
- Reaching/Handling to distribute final product
Physical requirements
- Constant standing, use of both hands, manual & finger dexterity for rolling/manipulating fruits for inspection, grasping and handling fruit to transfer them to a cull chute/totes
- Constant reaching below shoulder height to work off the sorting table, rolling, transferring or discarding fruits.
- Constant lifting 0 – 1 pound to lift/place fruit into the cull chutes
- Infrequent twisting and bending at waist when leaning/reaching – varies according to variety and quality of cherries being processed
- Seldom to occasional walking and climbing stairs to and from assigned workstation. The exact number of stairs that are required to be climbed varies according to the assigned workstation
- Senses: hearing, sight (near, far, color)
- Constant standing, use of both hands, repeatedly hand movement with the packaging equipment
- Constant reaching below shoulder height to grab packing material, transferring final product
- Constant lifting 25 pound
- Infrequent twisting and bending at waist when leaning/reaching-varies according to variety and quality of final product
Environmental factors
Work is performed in refrigeration rooms. Room is well ventilated with moderate noise, good lighting, moderate dust, and standard to cold (40 degrees) room temperature. Rarely there will be slight odors.
Safety factors
Hazards encountered in work environment include forklift traffic, wet/damp environment, wet floors, and moving belts. Attention to keeping foreign objects off belts is required.
Equipment Used to Perform Job
- Sorting tables; Computer equipment; Fruit Dispenser ; Conveyor belts; Gloves; Aprons; Hair restraints
| Job Title | General Labor |
| Supervisor | Line Labor Supervisor |
| Position Type | Non-Supervisory-Seasonal |
| Pay | $15.00 |
| Weekly Hours | Varies on season |
Objective
The objective of this position contains several duties though out the packing facility, Stacking, lifting, dumping fruit, picking up fruit from the floor, cleaning, crawling in tight places, working in wet areas for a long period of time, packing, sorting and any other duties that are assigned under the direction of the Line labor supervisor.
Qualifications
- Able to lift 40 pounds overhead repetitively over work shift
- Ability to communicate and work well with others
- Perform repetitive functions paying attention to detail
- Able to work in constant cold temperature (35 degrees)
- Ability to work with and around water for a long period of time
- Perform all assigned duties in a proper and timely manner
- Ability to follow and obey management instruction
Elements of Position
- Separate and stack packed boxes
- Set up and prepare pallets to stack packed boxes on
- Maintain a clean work area, free of safety hazards
- Picking up fruit from the floor
- Dumping fruit
- Cleaning
- Working in wet area for a long period of time
- Packing
- Sorting
Physical requirements
- Standing / walking, crouching, stooping, twisting, balancing, leg/foot use, reaching, overhead extension, handling, pushing/pulling (40 lbs.), lifting carrying (40 lbs.)
- Senses: Speaking, hearing, sight (far, near, color)
Environmental factors
Work is performed in Packing Line room. Room is well ventilated with moderate noise, good lighting, moderate paper dust, and standard room temperature.
Safety factors
Hazards encountered include lifting packed boxes, roller belt (chain), cold temperature, forklift traffic.
Safety Equipment
Gloves; Aprons; Hair restraints; pallets; totes; pickup sticks; volume filler, Sorting tables; Conveyor belts; bin dumper; tote dumper; bins; strap gun; strap; clips
Equipment Used to Perform Job
- Strap Gun
- Pallet jack
| Job Title | Sanitation (Nights Only) |
| Supervisor | Sanitation Supervisory |
| Position Type | Non-Supervisory-Seasonal |
| Pay | TBD |
| Weekly Hours | Varies on season |
Objective
The objective of this position is to clean and maintain the warehouse, parking lot and storage facilities
Qualifications
• Ability to understand and speak both English and Spanish preferred
• Ability to perform repeated tasks with attention to detail
Elements of Position
- Operate sweeper and scrubber in appropriate areas around the plant
• Empty garbage cans and dumpsters
• Clean and mop appropriate areas
• Dump bulk loads
• Use caution with cleaning chemicals
• Pick up all fruit from floor
• Wash/sanitize fruit belts and packing equipment
• Ability to operate packing equipment
• Understanding of shed sanitation requirements
Physical requirements
- Standing / walking, crouching, stooping, twisting, balancing, leg/foot use, reaching, overhead extension, handling, grasping, pushing/pulling (40 lbs.), lifting carrying (40 lbs.)
• Senses: Speaking, hearing, sight (far, near, color)
Environmental factors
Work area is inside warehouse and outdoors in all types of extreme weather conditions. Indoor areas are well ventilated with moderate noise, well lit with moderate dirt and dust, occasional chemical odors from cleaning supplies.
Safety factors
Hazards encountered in this position include foot traffic, high pressure hot water, cleaning chemical.
Safety Equipment
- Safety Glasses
- Safety Gloves
- Hard Hat
- Rubber Boots
- Face Shield (when pouring chemicals)
Equipment Used to Perform Job
- Forklift
- Conveyor belts
- Packing Machinery
- Sweeper & General Cleaning supplies
| Job Title | Box Maker |
| Supervisor | Assist. Production Manager |
| Position Type | Non-Supervisory-Seasonal |
| Pay | TBD |
| Weekly Hours | Varies on season |
Objective
The basic objective of this position is to form boxes in the box machine with unmade boxes and glue.
Qualifications
- Read English
- Communicate well with others
- Ability to do highly repetitive inspecting work, paying attention to detail
Elements of Position
- Communicate with Line Operator to know what packaging material and quantities are needed for your shift
- Keep ample supply of material needed as to not create a slowdown in production
- Load box machine with flat carton stock
- Check and reload glue so as to not run out
- Keep maintenances on box machine
- Keep record of packaging supply in order to inform production manager when supply is low
Physical requirements
- Standing/walking, stooping, reaching (loading), lifting/carrying (40 lbs.)
- Frequent twisting (neck, waist), pushing/pulling (30 lbs.)
- Occasional crouching and rarely kneeling/crawling
- Senses: Speak, hear, sight (near, far, color)
Environmental factors
Work is performed in Packing Line room. Room is well ventilated with moderate noise, good lighting, moderate paper dust, and standard room temperature.
Safety factors
Hazards encountered in work environment include forklifts and attention to keeping foreign objects out of the machinery.
Safety Equipment
- Safety Glasses
- Safety Gloves
Equipment Used to Perform Job
- Box machine
- Forklift
- Boxing material
- Safety Glasses
- Hard Hat
| Job Title | Forklift Operator |
| Supervisor | Production Manager/Line Operators |
| Position Type | Non-Supervisory-Seasonal |
| Pay | TBD |
| Weekly Hours | Varies on season |
Objective
The basic objective of this position is to distribute fruit bins, empty bins, packaging material and other miscellaneous objects to the necessary areas or on/off trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
Qualifications
- Person must have knowledge of using a forklift in a safe and secure manner
- Understand all functions of the forklift and be able to inspect the lift before a work day
- Be able to move empty/full bins, material to designated areas accordingly
- Set and attain goals, maintain attention to detail working within deadlines
- Ability to read, write, count, multitask and communicate well with others
- Warmerdam Packing, LP forklift training – additional ability to drive in confined areas
- Previous forklift experience required
- Capable to perform repetitive functions paying attention to detail
- Flexible to work 7 days and overtime on any shift if necessary
Elements of Position
- Unload cargo and load and balance cargo on and off of trucks
- Organize fruit inventory in warehouse
- Follow all safety procedures; honk at curtains, wear seat belt, respect pedestrians
- Perform daily forklift inspections in an accurate and effective manner
- Maintain a clean/clear work area
- Supply production line with product
- Keep records of bins brought in and weights from bins taken out.
Physical requirements
- Sitting, twisting, leg/foot use, pushing/pulling
- Occasional standing/walking, crouching, stooping, reaching
- Rarely climbing or lifting/carrying (5-50 lbs.)
- Senses: Speaking, hearing, sight (near, far, color), smell
Environmental factors
Work area is all over the shed (pack line, loading docks, and inside/outside cold rooms). Areas are well ventilated and can be subject to weather conditions, with moderate to high noise levels, well-lit with moderate amount of dust and odors
Safety factors
Majority of work is performed inside cold temperature rooms. Hazards encountered include foot traffic, forklifts and chemicals
Safety Equipment
- Proper Foot Wear
- Hard Hat
- Proper Clothing
- Seat Belt
- Safety Glasses
- Safety Gloves when changing batteries/fueling
| Job Title | QC Tech I, II & III |
| Supervisor | QC Manager |
| Position Type | Non-Supervisory-Seasonal |
| Pay | TBD |
| Weekly Hours | Seasonal (<40->60hrs.) |
Objective
The primary duty of this position is to monitor and check the company’s product for grade and quality consistency.
Qualifications
- Ability to read, write in English
- Ability to communicate well with others
- Prior fresh produce packing experience desired
- Basic computer and spreadsheet skills
- Availability to work all shifts, all days of the week
- Understand company food safety concepts
- GED or High School diploma desired
- Ability to use refractometer, penetrometer, stem-pull measuring equipment, firm tech device, color and size grids
- Good visual acuity with no colorblindness
Elements of Position
- Inspect raw and finished product quality, condition and grade against USDA and company standards
- Prepare computer spreadsheets
- Monitor product carton labeling correctness
- Evaluate food safety activity
- Complete documentation records
- Computer entry of QC data
- E-mail information to desired departments (management, production, sales, accounting)
- Minimum one year WP QC experience required for Tech II level
- Tech III to be determined by Manager.
Physical requirements
- Constant standing/walking, twisting, handling, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying (<40 lbs.)
- Occasional stooping, rarely crouching, sitting, and leg/foot use
- Senses: Ability to speak, hear, see (near, far, color)
- Work for long periods in refrigerated 32° F room.
- Work in shaded non-air-conditioned outside ambient temperature room.
Environmental factors
Work is sometimes performed in the production room. Room is well ventilated with moderate noise, good lighting, moderate dust, and standard to slightly cold room temperature. Occasionally work is done in a refrigerated room. Rarely there will be light odors. Work is also performed outside of the facility. Outside area has moderate noise, good lighting, moderate dust, and typical seasonal ambient daytime-nighttime temperatures.
Safety factors
Hazards encountered include forklift traffic, occasionally water on the floor. Plastic gloves are required when handling freshly treated (wet) product. Food safety equipment requirements are the same as production employees.
Safety Equipment
- Plastic Gloves
Equipment Used to Perform Job
- Personal Computer
- Refractometer
- Color and size grids
- Platform scale
- ORP Units
- Ring sizers
- Penetrometer
- Firm Tech analyzer
- Calculator
| Job Title: | Receiving Clerk |
| Position Type: | Non-Supervisory-Seasonal |
| Supervisor: | Receiving Supervisor & Manager |
| Pay: | TBD |
| Weekly Hours: | Varies on season |
| Objective |
| The basic objective of this position is to receive all calls inbound/outbound fruits, containers, packing materials and other miscellaneous items with the proper paperwork handling and verification of accurate documentation. |
| Qualifications |
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· Have good math skills and computer knowledge
· Ability to communicate well with others (Bi-Lingual Desired) · High School diploma, GED, or 2yrs related work experience · Flexible to work 7-days and overtime on any shift if necessary |
| Elements Of Position |
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· Confirms counts and documentation on any receiving fruit, packaging material, and miscellaneous items
· Weighs all incoming fruit bins maintaining proper and accurate counts and weights of each growers/block fruit · Input data into Famous system in a timely and accurate manner · Signs out with proper BOL all drivers on any outgoing loads of fruit, material, and miscellaneous items · Double checks accuracy of all paperwork and resolves all related problems as they arise · Performs physical inventories and monitors inventories in Famous to adjust and report if necessary · Set and attain goals, maintaining attention to detail, and working within deadlines · Maintains communication with growers for updated estimates and communicates information with shed departments · Assists on maintaining area clean and organized |
| Physical Requirements |
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· Constantly walking, standing, twisting, with some sitting
· Rarely crouching, stooping, pushing/pulling (10lbs +), and lifting/carrying (20lbs +) · Senses: speaking, hearing, sight (near, far, color) |
| Environmental Factors |
| · Work is mainly performed in the receiving areas and cold storage rooms; Outdoor areas are in an average noise environment with moderate dusts and open to weather environment. Indoor areas are in an average noise environment and in low 29-degrees temp to highest 50-degres temps. |
| Safety Factors |
| · Hazards encountered in work environment include heavy forklift traffic, occasional wet floor surfaces, and minor odor presence. |
| Safety Equipment |
| · Safety gloves, Safety vests, and proper shoes according to company shoe policy |
| Equipment Used To Perform Job |
| · Scales, Computer, Calculator, and Printers. |
| Job Title: | Shipping Dispatcher |
| Position Type: | Non-Supervisory-Seasonal |
| Reports To: | Shipping Supervisor & Manager |
| Pay: | TBD |
| Weekly Hours: | Varies on season |
| Objective |
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The basic objective of this position is to provide clerical and basic office support for shipping office and top of the line customer service. Maintains good communication within all departments, customers, and truck drivers.
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| Qualifications |
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· Have good math and general office skills
· Ability to communicate well with others (Bi-Lingual Desired) · Capable to handle multiple tasks at one time (multi-task) · High School Diploma, GED, or 2yrs minimum related work experience · Flexible to work 7-days and overtime on any shift if necessary |
| Elements Of Position |
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· Answer phone calls and assists on directions, scheduling appointments, inventories and order status properly and accurately
· Works with sales on special loading instructions and resolving any problems that arise · Monitor Famous System’s inventory, determine problem orders for resolution, and completes export certificates (PHYTOS) · Checks-in all truck, assigns door, and hands out the order to be loaded accordingly, effectively, and accurately · Checks-out all trucks with accurate BOL (Bill Of Lading), by checking counts and tags turned in along with PICK TICKET · Confirms counts of incoming fruit along with delivery sheet matches and receives into Famous inventory by creating pallet tags · Keeps track of all physical inventories, and reports any adjustments and maintains CHEP inventory updated · Keeps all sales orders and delivery sheets filed accordingly and effectively · Maintain office clean and organized at all times |
| Physical Requirements |
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· Constantly sitting, twisting, standing, walking, and handling
· Rarely crouching, stooping, pushing/pulling (10lbs +), and lifting/carrying (20lbs +) · Senses: speaking, hearing, sight (near, far, color) |
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Environmental Factors |
| · Work is mainly performed indoors in Shipping Office and Warehouse (Cold-Rooms/Loading-Docks); In Shipping Office is an enclosed room with moderate noise environment, good lighting, minimum dust and controllable room temp of low 60-degrees to high 80-degrees. In Warehouse is an average noise environment and in a low 29-degrees temp to high 50-degrees temp. |
| Safety Factors |
| · Mostly of the work is performed indoors in the shipping office but occasionally will perform in warehouse where hazards encountered in work environment includes heavy forklift traffic, and some wet floor surfaces, and minor odor presence. |
| Safety Equipment |
| · Safety Vests, Safety Gloves, and proper Shoes according to company shoe policy |
| Equipment Used To Perform Job |
| · Phone, Computer, Copy/Fax/Scan Machine, Printers, and Calculator |
| Job Title: | Shipping Forklift Operator | Pay: | TBD |
| Position Type: | Non-Supervisory-Seasonal | Weekly Hours: | Varies on season |
| Reports To: | Shipping Supervisor & Manager | Other: |
| Objective |
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The basic objective of this position is to distribute packed fruit boxes and receive packed outside purchase/growers fruit to store them at designated areas and load shipment orders accordingly, effectively, and accurately in a timely/safely manner.
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| Qualifications |
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· Forklift Certified Operator
· Must have good Math Skills and be able to write clearly · Knowledge of loading truck weight capacities and 4-type of loading diagrams (Desired) · High School Diploma, GED, or 2yrs minimum related work experience · Ability to communicate well with others (Bi-Lingual Desired) · Flexibility to work 7-days and overtime on any shift if necessary |
| Elements Of Position |
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· Verifies all production packed fruit or outside incoming packed fruit counts matches to pallet tag
· Distribute all packed fruit pallets to designated rooms accordingly and effectively · Maintains fruit organized according to the FIRST IN FIRST OUT (FIFO) standards in cold rooms at all time · Confirms all boxes are properly marked, in good presentable conditions, and on good condition pallet · Set up shipment orders accurately and effectively in a timely manner to be loaded · Configures along with driver an effective way to load an order to prevent re-arranging trucks and delay shipments · Verifies shipment order is accurate while being loaded into refer truck to assure effectiveness · Assures all fruit is properly handled accordingly to the Cold Chain Management standards · Performs Physical accurate inventories and reports any discrepancies to department supervisor · Keeps warehouse areas clean and organized at all times and sanitized as needed · Performs basic warehouse maintenance tasks |
| Physical Requirements |
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· Constantly sitting, jumping off forklift, twisting, walking and standing
· Rarely crouching, stooping, pushing/pulling (10lbs +), and lifting carrying (20lbs +) · Sense: speaking, hearing, sight (near, far, color) |
| Environmental Factors |
| · Work is mainly performed indoors and outdoors through the shed; Indoor areas are in an average noise environment and in low 29-degrees temps to highest 50-degrees temps. Outdoor areas are in an average noise environment with moderate dusts and open to weather environment. |
| Safety Factors |
| · Hazards encountered in work environment include heavy forklift traffic, occasional wet floor surfaces, minor odor presence, pedestrians, overhead obstructions, minor chemicals handling, moderate noise, and constant exchange of weather environment heat to indoor temps. |
| Safety Equipment |
| · Seat Belts, Safety Glasses, Safety Vests, and chemical resistance apron, gloves, and face shield. |
| Equipment Used To Perform Job |
| · Sit Down Forklift Truck (Mainly Electric or Occasionally Propane and Can Be A Single or Single/Double), Floor Sweeper, Dumper, Propane Re-Charge Cylinder, Battery Exchange Hoist |
| Job Title: | Shipping Inventory Clerk | Pay: | TBD |
| Position Type: | Non-Supervisory-Seasonal | Weekly Hours: | Varies on season |
| Reports To: | Supervisor & Manager | Other: |
| Objective |
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The basic objective of this position is to receive all incoming/outgoing fruit, bins, packaging materials, and other miscellaneous items with accurate documentation/verification and proper paperwork handling.
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| Qualifications |
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· Have good math skills and computer knowledge
· Ability to communicate well with others (Bilingual Desired) · Flexible to work 7-days and overtime on any shift if necessary |
| Elements Of Position |
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· Confirms counts and documentation on any packed fruit coming into storage.
· Input data into Famous system in a timely and accurate manner · Performs physical inventories and monitors inventories in Famous to adjust and report if necessary · Set and attain goals, maintaining attention to detail, and working within deadlines · Assist dock supervisor in all warehouse activities · Assists on maintaining area clean and organized |
| Physical Requirements |
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· Constantly walking, standing, twisting, with some sitting
· Rarely crouching, stooping, pushing/pulling (10lbs +), and lifting/carrying (20lbs +) · Senses: speaking, hearing, sight (near, far, color) |
| Environmental Factors |
| · Work is mainly performed in the loading Dock area and cold storage rooms; Outdoor areas are in an average noise environment with moderate dusts and open to weather environment. Indoor areas are in an average noise environment and in low 29-degrees temp to highest 50-degres temps. |
| Safety Factors |
| · Hazards encountered in work environment include heavy forklift traffic, occasional wet floor surfaces, and minor odor presence. |
| Safety Equipment |
| · Safety gloves, Safety vests, and proper shoes according to company shoe policy |
| Equipment Used To Perform Job |
| · Scales, Computer, Calculator, Scanners and Printers. |
| Job Title: | Receiving Inventory Clerk | Pay: | TBD |
| Position Type: | Non-Supervisory-Seasonal | Weekly Hours: | Varies on season |
| Reports To: | Receiving Supervisor & Manager | Other: |
| Objective |
|
The basic objective of this position is to receive all incoming/outgoing fruit, bins, packaging materials, and other miscellaneous items with accurate documentation/verification and proper paperwork handling.
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| Qualifications |
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· Have good math skills , calculator and computer knowledge
· Ability to communicate well with others (Bi-Lingual Desired) · Flexible to work 7-days and overtime on any shift if necessary |
| Elements Of Position |
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· Confirms counts and documentation on any receiving fruit, packaging material, and miscellaneous items
· Weighs all incoming fruit bins maintaining proper and accurate counts and weights of each growers/block fruit · Input data into Famous system in a timely and accurate manner · Signs out with proper BOL all drivers on any outgoing loads of fruit, material, and miscellaneous items · Double checks accuracy of all paperwork and resolves all related problems as they arise · Performs physical inventories and monitors inventories in Famous to adjust and report if necessary · Set and attain goals, maintaining attention to detail, and working within deadlines · Assists on maintaining area clean and organized |
| Physical Requirements |
|
· Constantly walking, standing, twisting, with some sitting
· Rarely crouching, stooping, pushing/pulling (10lbs +), and lifting/carrying (20lbs +) · Senses: speaking, hearing, sight (near, far, color) |
| Environmental Factors |
| · Work is mainly performed in the receiving areas and cold storage rooms; Outdoor areas are in an average noise environment with moderate dusts and open to weather environment. Indoor areas are in an average noise environment and in low 29-degrees temp to highest 50-degres temps. |
| Safety Factors |
| · Hazards encountered in work environment include heavy forklift traffic, occasional wet floor surfaces, and minor odor presence. |
| Safety Equipment |
| · Safety gloves, Safety vests, and proper shoes according to company shoe policy |
| Equipment Used To Perform Job |
| · Scales, Computer, Calculator, Scanners and Printers. |
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