RIPENING TECHNICIAN

Job DetailsJob Location: 7625 LONE TREE ROAD - SACRAMENTO, CA 95837Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.75 - $22.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: WarehouseWhy Join Our Team? At General Produce, delivering freshness is more than a promise — it’s our daily standard. From our state‑of‑the‑art Sacramento facility, we serve Northern & Central California, Western Nevada and Southern Oregon, and even export to the Pacific Rim and Asia. As a Ripening Technician, you’ll be a vital part of our team by assisting in the operation of the entire product ripening and conditioning process. This role determines product dispositions and performs quality checks for bananas, avocados, and other specified produce commodities. Enjoy the balance of a 5-day work week, while being a part of a team where precision and throughness make a real impact. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering freshness and quality our customers count on every day!   Weekly Incentive Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation Employee Discount Program Employee Recognition and Events   Ripening Technician Specialist Job Responsibilities Schedule: Full time, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday 5 day work week, 7am start time. Rippening: Operating and monitoring the ripening rooms using themperature and humidity controls.  Quality Assurance: Inspect products to ensure all items meet company standards for quality and freshness. Material Management: Scheduling and adjusting ripening cycles based on customer demand and delivery timelines. Order Fulfillment: Pick and stage customer orders with high quality product. Department Support: Provide backup assistance to the order selecting department as needed. Inventory Skills: Apply strong mathematical skills for effective inventory management and order processing.   QualificationsRipening Technician Qualifications Age (Required): Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience (Preferred): 1 year of experience with produce, a warehouse environment, packing, order selecting, or material handling. Equipment Operation (Required): Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material transport equipment. Education (Preferred): High school diploma or equivalent. Urgency & Accuracy: Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail. Work Ethic and Reliability: Must demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety in all tasks.   Ripening Technician Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have ability to travel.   *This job description outlines the primary duties and qualifications for this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, or skills that may be required or assigned.