Sysco · 5 months ago
Fruit Ripening Technician
Greco RFD (Chicago Produce)
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25.24/hr - $37.84/hr
2+ years expSysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, seeking a Fruit Ripening Technician to manage and oversee all aspects of their banana ripening program. The role involves conducting quality inspections, managing inventory, and ensuring safety protocols are met to meet customer expectations.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
No H1B
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)
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or G.E.D. required
Minimum 2 years' experience in banana ripening processes including the experience with ethylene, or equivalent experience
Must be able to operate a pallet jack and forklift
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
Preferred
Associate degree in agriculture or related discipline preferred
Benefits
You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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