Citrus Packinghouse Fruit Inspector/Partners in Quality Representative

Egan Fruit Packing LLC

Job Posting Title: Citrus Partners in Quality (PIQ) Representative

A Fellsmere, Florida based citrus company is seeking a Full-Time Citrus Partners in Quality (PIQ) Representative to work in our Citrus Packinghouse.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent. Preferably one or more years' experience working in the Citrus Fruit Industry or Citrus State Inspection.
• Knowledge of Citrus Inspection Protocols and Citrus Food Safety Regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable of different citrus fruit varieties.
• Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures around packinghouse equipment.
• Requires good administrative skills.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Attention to details and working with figures.
• Must have good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to carry out detailed written, verbal, and demonstrated instructions independently.
• Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, stoop, climb, reach, twist, bend, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform physical work.
• Requires repetitive reaching and grasping.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspection of each lot of fruit that is processed, per the requirements of the PIQ Manual.
• Preparation and completion of documents required by the PIQ Program.
• Maintain the PIQ Manual and ensure that it is up to date.
• Assists with Food Safety Responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as needed

Working Conditions:

• Works in normal citrus packinghouse production environment, which will include working in a 50 degree cooler. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, moving forklifts, and fruit processing chemicals/solvents if proper safety procedures are not followed.

Salary: Compensation commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any knowledge of the PIQ protocols as well as Food Safety requirements for inspecting Citrus Fruit in a packinghouse?

Ability to Commute:

• Fellsmere, FL 32948 (Required)

Work Location: In person