Ripener at Del Monte Fresh Produce Company NA Inc

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ripening Operations Management, Customer Requirements Management, Ripening Duties, Performance Review, Goal Setting, Customer Complaint Resolution, Budget Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Inspections, Documentation Maintenance, Inventory Control, Product Disposition Decisions, Quality Assurance Communication, Warehouse Personnel Coordination, Data Entry, Report Generation

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Purpose of Position: This position will be responsible for managing customer warehouse ripening operations to meet customer requirements and expectations. Accountabilities: * Oversee all aspects related to the ripening program to ensure compliance with customer ripening requirements and expectations. * Perform Ripening Duties for all required products. * Routinely review program and staff performance and make corrective actions when necessary. * Regularly set and update program expectations and goals to grow business and proactively prevent customer issues. * Troubleshoot and address all customer complaints relating to ripening quality. * Develop and ensure compliance with departmental budgets focusing on cost maintenance and productivity. * Ripen and maintain products according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). * Perform quality inspections of product upon arrival. * Ensure product and location documentation is maintained daily; to include inspection logs, inventory control logs, ripening room logs and warehouse supply logs. * Review and reconcile product inventories, monitor stock and rotation of product. * Communicate with supervisor on issues related to inventory and product quality; assist with decisions on product disposition. * Review current and potential product issues with Del Monte Quality Assurance and Sales team. * Work with location warehouse personnel including, customer Quality Assurance department, lift truck drivers, warehouse assistants and foremen to achieve program goals. * Execute and complete work assignments, with minimum supervision and errors. * Enter data, run reports and assist Supervisor as needed. * Work with buyers/allocation and come up with plan for number of loads needed from each type of raw to achieve the customer spec and orders with no issue. * Keep closely work with coordination and own the responsibility of providing insight of inventory status and color/PSI and other defects. * Fully responsible on daily outbound reports for all banana and avocado orders to customers and share with upper managements, sales, and buyer. * Special projects as assigned. Minimum Skills Required: * High School degree minimum or 2 years degree in a related field, from an accredited institution, and/or equivalent work experience. * 2+ years’ previous technical, quality assurance, management or supervisory experience related to produce ripening and mainly banana and avocado. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). * Excellent communication skills (i.e. oral and written). * English and Spanish oral and (i.e. written communication). * Strong understanding of mathematics and basic science concepts in chemistry, biology, and physics. * Electrical pallet jack and forklift operating is a plus. ***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. *** Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years. We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the customer warehouse ripening program to ensure compliance with customer expectations, including performing ripening duties and routinely reviewing program and staff performance for necessary corrective actions. Key duties involve developing and ensuring compliance with departmental budgets, maintaining product quality according to SOPs, and managing all related documentation like inspection and inventory logs.