Fruit Growers Supply · 1 month ago
Post Harvest Technical Advisor
Exeter, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $86K/yr
2+ years expFruit Growers Supply is an industry leader in postharvest agricultural innovation, supporting over 40 packing facilities across California. The Post-Harvest Technical Advisor will lead and optimize daily postharvest operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while improving product quality and minimizing waste.
AgricultureE-CommerceFarming
Hiring Manager
Cherry Hurtado
Responsibilities
Conduct routine visits to packing facilities following a scheduled route
Assess fruit condition, decay levels, sanitation practices, and application equipment
Identify improvement opportunities and collaborate with Sales Managers and customers to reduce postharvest losses
Monitor and verify wax and chemical application rates during packinghouse operations
Report discrepancies and coordinate system adjustments with Service Technicians
Collect fruit and liquid samples for fungicide residue analysis; ensure compliance with Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)
Conduct field titrations and monitor fungicide concentrations in aqueous solutions
Collect airborne spore samples within packinghouses
Analyze resistance data to guide appropriate postharvest decay-control strategies
Assist in research trials and efficacy testing of new and existing decay-control materials
Prepare titration solutions, regulatory maturity test materials (CDFA), and dye injury tests
Support lab, office, and packinghouse-based technical programs
Participate in annual pesticide handling training sessions
Evaluate, prevent, and control all forms of fruit decay across customer operations
Monitor fungicide use, storage conditions, handling practices, and sanitation standards
Recommend improvements based on scientific research and postharvest best practices
Complete all required safety training
Promote and support safe work practices across all operational areas
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and industry regulations related to postharvest chemical use
Qualification
Required
2–5 years of experience interpreting scientific publications on decay control, fruit quality, and chemical treatments
2+ years in the postharvest industry (fruit handling, applied research, or related field)
Bachelor's degree in: Food Safety, Chemistry, Food Science & Technology, Plant Science, Microbiology, or closely related field
California Pest Control Adviser (PCA) License w/ Category “B” Certificate
QAL License w/ Category “G” Certificate
Valid driver's license
Knowledge of fruit physiology, cold storage, degreening, and citrus postharvest handling
Understanding of U.S. Food Safety Regulations and fungicide resistance management
Familiarity with lab environments, safety procedures, and sampling protocols
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
Preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays & vacation
Internal and external training programs
Educational assistance
An open internal job posting system
A supportive, collaborative environment built on trust, respect, and innovation
Company
Fruit Growers Supply
Fruit Growers Supply specializes in the agricultural industry with various products and services online for farming professionals.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Shekoyan
Chief Operating Officer
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