Fruit Technician

Dole Food Company, Inc.
United States, California, San Diego
Jan 12, 2025
Fruit Technician LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Category QA/Food Safety - Plant All Locations Port of San Diego, 850 Water Street, San Diego, California Position Type Full-Time/Regular Tracking Code 2454-990 *GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:* Check 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. Provide support with additional duties as assigned by the manager. Pay Range: $19-21/hr *MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:* Perform quality inspection of product and keep an organized log of inspections at 3rdparty warehouses, transfer facilities, gates, 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. Required Skills *Core Competencies:* Creating ideas Focusing Adapting to change Performing Composure Meeting deadlines Taking action Analyzing information Teamwork PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lift and move 50 lb. boxes of bananas, plantains and pineapples. Availability to work in and outdoors, all seasons. Work in a warehouse setting or field location. Work around heavy equipment and in high places. WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Availability to work overtime, weekends and holidays if needed. Required Experience *EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION:* Must have a valid state issued driver's license. Availability to drive company vehicle within the Port facility. Basic understanding of MS Excel and MS Word office Suite. Ability to obtain a TWIC card #LI-DNI EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.