Banana Ripening Technician - Quality, Inventory & Safety

sysco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US1749 FreshPoint Chicago, a division of Bix Produce, seeks a Warehouse Banana Ripening Supervisor to oversee the ripening program and ensure customers' ripening requirements are met.

Responsibilities include managing ripening cycles, conducting quality inspections, coordinating with procurement and sales, and maintaining inventory and safety standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in banana ripening processes including exposure to ethylene.
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack and forklift.
• Associate degree in agriculture or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities related to banana handling and ripening, including conducting quality inspections, development of ripening cycles, actual ripening, and post ripening handling.
• Conduct required quality inspections related to the ripening process such as ventilation, humidity, temperature, etc. and communicate reports daily.
• Sort and grade product in accordance with color/ripeness chart
• Work closely with procurement and sales departments to project sales and manage inventory
• Coordinate delivery schedules to maintain adequate inventory and ripening schedules
• Manage inventory on a daily and weekly basis
• Partner with FSQA and EHS to ensure proper protocols for ethylene gassing procedures and chemical storage are met
• Maintain a safe work environment by completing required safety training, and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in agriculture

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

US1749 FreshPoint Chicago, a division of Bix Produce, seeks a Warehouse Banana Ripening Supervisor to oversee the ripening program and ensure customers' ripening requirements are met.

Responsibilities include managing ripening cycles, conducting quality inspections, coordinating with procurement and sales, and maintaining inventory and safety standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.