Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

POSITION OVERVIEW: The LTR (Load Temperature Ripening) Coordinator will initiate the ripening process on Chiquita’s LTRs. The LTR Coordinator must have a clear understanding of the LTR process, and know how to get the target fruit color to the customer’s facility. The candidate must also have knowledge of monitoring the O2/CO2 parameters of containers and experience in equipment maintenance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

Initiate the ripening process. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Enter containers in Chiquita’s C2DACS system

Manage ethylene inventory

Meet with and exchange information with Chiquita’s vessels LTR Coordinators

Monitor and adjust O2 / CO2 as well as other ripening parameters

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate or GED

Physically able to climb a ladder (the height of a container to close vents).

Must be able to lift and move about 50 lbs.

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking capabilities

Ability to prioritize tasks

Computer literate

Microsoft Excel knowledge a plus

Strong communication skills

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

The incumbent must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions unsupervised.

The incumbent needs to be able to make necessary process adjustments based on data (readings) and customers’ requirements.

The incumbent also needs to be able to move equipment around a 30-acre yard and initiate (start) the ripening process on 20 – 50 containers daily.

Rotating weekend work as needed.