Fruit Technician - (Dole Fresh Fruit)

Job Description

Job Summary

The Fruit Technician checks the quality of conventional and organic products, by performing inspections to evaluate the compliance of good manufacturing practices, food safety, quality standards according customer requirements. They will provide support with additional duties as assigned by the manager.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspection of product ensuring it meets company standards.
• Retain an organized log of inspections at 3rd-party warehouses, transfer facilities, gates, and yards for both conventional and organic products with their corresponding hygiene practices.
• Report any type of issue through documentation and photos, to ensure the correct evaluation of the final product.
• Maintain quality control records of inspections for both conventional and organic products with their corresponding hygiene procedures.
• Ensure proper cleaning procedures and maintain cleaning log, per Food Safety procedures.

Qualifications And Experience

• Basic understanding of MS Excel and MS Word office Suite.
• Certified forklift driver certification required.
• Availability to work overtime, weekends and holidays if needed.
• Able to walk; sit; stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Able to reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
• Lift and move 50 lb. boxes of bananas, plantains and pineapples.
• Availability to work indoors and outdoors, in all seasons.
• Work in a warehouse setting or field location.
• Work around heavy equipment and in high places.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; cold and hot.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license.
• Availability to drive company vehicle within the Port facility.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Dole Fresh Fruit Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.