POSITION OVERVIEW: The Quality & Food Safety Auditor supports the Quality and Food Safety organization in the analysis of quality processes & output related to Chiquita products Pineapples and Bananas. This position analyzes the quality of the fruit, some processes, systems, and product information and identifies potential improvements in addition to providing business related information to the respective Chiquita businesses. This job manages the inspection of the bananas, looking for characteristics that can create an impact (positive or negative) in our customers/consumers. For example: temperature, appearance, size, weight, and so on.
This is a position within the Quality Assurance Department responsible for quality control. The Primary duty of this role is office/non-manual work directly related to management or general business operations of the employer or the employer’s customers. This role includes discretion and independent judgement in matters of significance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for conducting a regular set of quality inspections to the fruit at arrival to our Chiquita DC and/or customer’s location.
Makes independent decisions continuously on the quality of the commodity, audits commodity lifecycle, decides what loads, farms, or source countries for purchases and makes recommendations. Based on results, he/she can either reject or accept the loadTo provide immediate feedback to the Quality Division or Sourcing and Sales Department, as well as others in the Supply Chain regarding fruit quality and its condition. This will allow for immediate corrective action where necessary and to avoid customer issues by making decisions about the product
Responsible for accuracy of statistical data collected and communicated and for periodically calibrating with other Quality auditors/coordinators/inspectors to ensure accuracy of inspections
As well, these inspections bring the right opportunity to educate our customers & consumers about our fruit, its requirements and condition. How to recognize defects & determine how serious they are, and lastly, how to perform inspections on the fruit Maintain timely information updates and reports to respective customers/businesses
Manage quality information tools for the analysis of product, transportation and/or other parameters that could impact product or system quality
Track, follow up and ensure Quality resolutions comply with customer and Chiquita Quality policies and procedures
Investigate possible causes and actions for quality related issues, including review of information collected from various sources
Generates weekly Quality reports
Provides administrative support as assigned
Travel requirement: occasionally to visit customers, training purposes and other quality contingencies
Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in related field is desirable
Minimum 1-3 years related experience in quality control of fresh fruitFundamental knowledge of the fresh fruit business
Proven analytical skills resulting in effective decision making
Demonstrated problem solving capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and have a sense of urgency
Ability to prioritize duties in a changing environment and still meet business objectives
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within teams and at all levels of the organization
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
JOB ENVIRONMENT:
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
Candidate may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
Candidate may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday