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PreConditioning Technician 

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Description

Summary/Objective
The Pre-Conditioning Technician is responsible for the fruit preconditioning process to ripen fruit to the requested stage and monitors fruit inventory required to fulfill orders.

Essential Functions

  • Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the Index Fresh values.
  • Based on forecasted needs, plan, execute and monitor the ripening process.
  • Establish and maintain ripening schedules.
  • Operates forklift to move fruit in and out of ripening rooms.
  • Monitor ripening rooms and make adjustments as needed.
  • Ensures the quality of ripening and that proper color stage specifications are obtained.
  • Tests and assesses fruit.
  • Controls inventory levels on a daily basis.
  • Communicates with warehouse management on all issues that directly affect the ripening process (inventory levels, color stage of fruit, fruit availability, product shrink, and other quality related issues).
  • Maintains accurate and up to date records of fruit testing and related results.
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 
Position Requirements

Position Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two years ripening experience, preferably avocados
  • Solid product knowledge
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to use inspection instruments.
  • Ability to work independently on routine and non-routine assignments.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Detail oriented and organized.
  • basic keyboard and computer skills and familiarity with Excel
  • Willing and able to work with changing deadlines and shifting priorities
  • Strong attention to detail, flexible and reliable

Work Environment

  • This job operates in a warehouse environment with constant movement and traffic flow of motorized equipment.
  • The facility conditions include refrigerated areas and the noise level can be moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel (simple grasping and fine manipulation) and reaching with hands and arms.
  • The employee is regularly required to stand and walk on level surfaces; bend, stoop, squat or kneel; reach above and below shoulder level;
  • Regularly involves talking, listening,
  • Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; work hours vary depending on workload and the operation regularly works Monday through Saturday. This position requires availability to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Regular attendance and punctuality is required.

Travel

Some travel may be required. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Position PreConditioning Technician  
Location Index Fresh Packing House - Bloomington, CA  
About the Organization Established in 1914, Index Fresh, Inc. is a worldwide marketer and distributor of avocados, sourcing from all major growing regions around the globe. Index Fresh uses a hands on approach that places value in honesty, integrity and good old-fashioned common sense. We believe a handshake is as good as a contract and that consistency and reliability aren’t merely important, they’re required.

Index Fresh has one goal and that’s to be the most dependable avocado provider year-round. We are proud of our team of talented and energetic individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and abilities dedicated to this common purpose.

We take pride in being a great place to work and we want to see you succeed in your career and your life. Our team members are rewarded for good work, and we offer a generous compensation package that, dependent on your employment status, may include bonus package, health insurance, paid vacations and an employer matched 401(k).

 

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