Fruit Ripening Technician

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

Company

US1749 FreshPoint Chicago, Division of Bix Produce

Sales Territory

None

Zip Code

60623

Travel Percentage

0

Compensation Range

$25.96 - $38.94

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of our warehouse banana ripening program to ensure we meet our customer's ripening requirements and expectations

Duties and 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)

Education Required

High School diploma or G.E.D. required

Education Preferred

Associate degree in agriculture or related discipline preferred

Experience Required

Minimum 2 years' experience in banana ripening processes including the experience with ethylene, or equivalent experience

Licenses/Certifications Required

Must be able to operate a pallet jack and forklift

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Good judgment and the awareness of financial impact of decisions
• Must be able to work independently on routine and non-routine assignments
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays based on the needs of our business
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic mathematical operations (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to communicate clearly (verbally and in writing).
• Detail-oriented.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.