- Inspect fruit that arrives at the Cooler in accordance with QC standard operating procedure.
- Input quality results into log and system and generate reports.
- Make decisions based on the analysis of the fruit, applying basic knowledge of horticulture.
- Ability to utilize discretion, answer questions and make decisions in absence of Quality Manager.
- Work with Sales and Operations to make decisions and answer questions regarding the fruit or any segregation of the fruit.
- Commodity inspection of strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
- Analyze data regarding fruit inspections, such as size and maturity of fruit, percentage of defects, etc.
- Communicate directly with the commodity manager on inventory rotation and slotting for sales orders.
- Review and confirm daily inbound grower receiving tickets.
- Daily update of cooler truck sign in sheet.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Excellent communication skills required.
- Knowledge of berry fruits, such as production, pre- and post-harvest fruit behavior, etc. required.
- Computer proficiency in MS Office; intermediate level Excel and familiarity with Access required.
- Time-management, organizational skills and the ability to multi-task required.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1-2 years of technical Agricultural experience required
- Ability to lift overhead up to 25 lbs. required.
- Ability to bend, reach, pull, push, scoot, climb ladders required.
- Must be able to work in cold weather for extended period of time.
- Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays required
- Has developed proficiency developed through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
- Completes work with a limited degree of supervision
- Likely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
- Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks
- Has a basic understanding of how the team integrates with others
- May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members
- Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures
- Impacts the quality of own work and its contribution to the team
- Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1-2 years of technical Agricultural experience required
- Ability to lift overhead up to 25 lbs. required.
- Ability to bend, reach, pull, push, scoot, climb ladders required.
- Must be able to work in cold weather for extended period of time.
- Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays required
- Has developed proficiency developed through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
- Completes work with a limited degree of supervision
- Likely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
- Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks
- Has a basic understanding of how the team integrates with others
- May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members
- Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures
- Impacts the quality of own work and its contribution to the team
- Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information
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Description
This role's schedule is 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday and will vary per business needs but will mostly be afternoon/evenings. 10 hour days are common so flexibility and the ability to work overtime is required.
Responsible for managing Quality Control related information for berries at the Berry Chill cooler in Watsonville. Responsibilities will include monitoring inventory rotation, conducting inspections of incoming and outgoing fruit. Incumbent will also assist with resolution of quality issues. The position reports directly to the Quality Manager and will take direction from the Strawberry Sourcing Manager.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skill And Experience Requirements)
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Internal: Quality Control, Sales, Finance and Operations
External: Vendors, Growers and other cooler personnel
Required Skills
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT
ROLE COMPETENCIES
General Profile
Functional Knowledge
Business Expertise
Leadership
Problem Solving
Impact
Interpersonal Skills
Required Experience
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT
ROLE COMPETENCIES
General Profile
Functional Knowledge
Business Expertise
Leadership
Problem Solving
Impact
Interpersonal Skills