Fruit Quality & Post-Harvest Lead

T&G Global Limited; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA eligibility

401K plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

T&G Global Limited in Wenatchee, WA, seeks a Quality Specialist to lead end-to-end quality control across receiving, storage, packing and dispatch, ensuring fruit meets specifications and market access standards.

You will implement a real-time quality framework, monitor KPIs, collaborate with growers, packers and planning teams, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and reporting. A degree in horticulture and 3+ years in tree fruit is required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in the tree fruit industry with exposure to packing, storage, or post-harvest operations.
• Practical experience working with packing facilities and quality systems.
• Strong understanding of tree fruit quality, packing, and post-harvest principles.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant quality or data systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end quality control from fruit receipt through storage, packing, and dispatch.
• Implement and actively manage a quality performance framework across packing and storage partners with KPIs and real-time monitoring.
• Assess incoming fruit condition at intake and guide lot segregation, storage strategies, and packing priorities.
• Partner with packers and planning teams to align packing execution with quality standards.
• Lead post-harvest initiatives to improve fruit quality, packouts, and in-market arrivals.
• Coordinate orchard and packing trials with growers, researchers, and third-party providers.
• Work with VentureFruit to optimize quality and storability across varieties.
• Solicit feedback from stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Growing and Quality Manager, Packhouse Specialist and partners to select suitable grower lots for export.
• Manage aged inventory and ensure timely delivery by identifying risks and priorities.
• Conduct ongoing quality monitoring, including door sample assessments, IB data analysis and monthly quality trends.
• Maintain accurate records related to quality outcomes, storage conditions, and claims.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Utilize technology and data systems to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Support strong cross-functional relationships across Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Participate in cross-functional process meetings including S&OP, post-harvest, and related meetings.
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing across orchard and packing operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality data systems

Job description

T&G Global Limited in Wenatchee, WA, seeks a Quality Specialist to lead end-to-end quality control across receiving, storage, packing and dispatch, ensuring fruit meets specifications and market access standards.

You will implement a real-time quality framework, monitor KPIs, collaborate with growers, packers and planning teams, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and reporting. A degree in horticulture and 3+ years in tree fruit is required.