Fruit Ripening Technician

3 weeks ago

Orlando, United States FreshPoint a Sysco Company Full time
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.


About FreshPoint a Sysco Company:

At FreshPoint, our employees are the foundation to our great success.By applying our principles of leadership, integrity, trust and our strong commitment to one another, we help each other prosper for the benefit of the individual.As an equal opportunity employer, FreshPoint is focused on the diversity, safety, and training of all of our employees. As part of a large company, we are able to offer excellent benefits in addition to wages, such as health, dental, and vision insurance. We offer you a safe and enjoyable work environment in which you can grow and advance.We offer all associates a comprehensive Benefits Package.

  • Fruit Ripening Technician

    1 week ago

    Orlando, Florida, United States Sysco Full time

    Company: US1129 FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc., Division of FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc.Zip Code:32809Minimum Level of Education:Associate's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience:2 YearsEmployment Type:Full TimeTravel Percentage: 0COMPENSATION INFORMATION:The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and...

  • Fruit Ripening Technician

    1 day ago

    Orlando, Florida, United States Sysco Full time

    Company: US1129 FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc., Division of FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc.Zip Code:32809Minimum Level of Education:Associate's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience:2 YearsEmployment Type:Full TimeTravel Percentage: 0COMPENSATION INFORMATION:The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and...

  • Fruit Ripening Technician

    3 days ago

    Orlando, United States SYSCO Full time

    Company:   US1129 FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc., Division of FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc. Zip Code: 32809 Minimum Level of Education: Associate’s Degree Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percentage:   0 COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range...

  • Fruit Ripening Technician

    12 hours ago

    Orlando, United States SYSCO Full time

    Company:   US1129 FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc., Division of FreshPoint Central Florida, Inc. Zip Code: 32809 Minimum Level of Education: Associate’s Degree Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percentage:   0 COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range...

  • Quick Lube Technician

    1 week ago

    Orlando, United States City Kia Of Orlando Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description******NEW STATE OF THE ART FACILITY****AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS: WE NEED YOU!!!!!WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN WORKING FOR THE #1 KIA DEALER IN THE SOUTHERN REGION AND #5 IN THE NATION!! Automotive Technicians! Are you ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor by having that quality time outside of the job every week? Are you tired of...

  • Quick Lube Technician

    18 hours ago

    Orlando, United States City Kia Of Orlando Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description******NEW STATE OF THE ART FACILITY****AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS: WE NEED YOU!!!!!WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN WORKING FOR THE #1 KIA DEALER IN THE SOUTHERN REGION AND #5 IN THE NATION!! Automotive Technicians! Are you ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor by having that quality time outside of the job every week? Are you tired of...

  • Craftsman (Window Technician)

    1 week ago

    Orlando, United States Austin Historical, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDESCRIPTIONWe are looking for the best of the best to fill immediate positions on our team of Craftsmen. If you are a rockstar with a paint brush, can turn raw chunks of wood into unique pieces of art, or you thrive in the creative problem solving that only restoring historical architecture can bring, then keep reading. If you...

  • Craftsman (Window Technician)

    17 hours ago

    Orlando, United States Austin Historical, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDESCRIPTIONWe are looking for the best of the best to fill immediate positions on our team of Craftsmen. If you are a rockstar with a paint brush, can turn raw chunks of wood into unique pieces of art, or you thrive in the creative problem solving that only restoring historical architecture can bring, then keep reading. If you...