Technical Services Specialist – Fresh Produce Solutions

Easterseals Hawaii; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AgroFresh Inc. in Visalia, CA is seeking a Technical Services Representative to provide technical support, monitor product applications, and help maintain fruit quality while ensuring compliance with MRl and food-safety requirements.

You will work with field teams, attend industry training, travel occasionally, and be responsible for learning PCA and QAL licensing within one year; must lift up to 40 pounds and operate a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Minimum education - High School diploma, some college required to be able to meet requirements to obtain a PCA license
• Ability to obtain PCA and QAL licenses within 1 year of being hired
• Experience with tree fruit production, postharvest experience and/or field agriculture is preferred
• Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Outstanding people skills with significant interaction with customers
• Mechanical aptitude for light application equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Spanish language skills a plus)

Responsibilities

• Monitor the application of fungicides, wax, sanitizers and all other AgroFresh products
• Collect fruit and liquid residue samples
• Monitor fruit condition, decay, resistance, and sanitation practices in packing facilities
• Understand operational aspects of AgroFresh equipment in fruit packing facilities
• Monitor AgroFresh equipment in packing facilities and report any issues
• Keep daily records of visits to packing facilities
• Gain knowledge of MRL database and stay abreast to industry changes
• Attend industry related continuing education seminars, trade shows, etc.

Skills

Customer service

Technical support

Field work

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

AgroFresh Inc. in Visalia, CA is seeking a Technical Services Representative to provide technical support, monitor product applications, and help maintain fruit quality while ensuring compliance with MRl and food-safety requirements.

You will work with field teams, attend industry training, travel occasionally, and be responsible for learning PCA and QAL licensing within one year; must lift up to 40 pounds and operate a company vehicle.