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Produce Ripener / JustRipe Ripener | Dallas, TX | $21–$23/hour
We are seeking an experienced Produce Ripener for a specialized JustRipe department within a food/produce distribution operation in Dallas, TX.
Pay: $21.00–$23.00/hour, based on experience
This is a specialized position. Previous commercial fruit or produce ripening experience is strongly preferred.
The Ripener is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling the ripening process to ensure produce reaches required quality and color-stage specifications while meeting inventory and customer needs.
Responsibilities:
Manage and monitor the commercial fruit ripening process
Establish and maintain ripening schedules
Monitor ripening rooms and make necessary adjustments
Perform quality and color-stage inspections
Determine product disposition based on condition and specifications
Monitor inventory and forecasted product needs
Coordinate product availability with operations and other departments
Inspect, sort, and grade incoming produce
Maintain accurate inbound and outbound quality documentation
Identify and report product that does not meet specifications
Monitor shrink, inventory levels, product availability, and quality concerns
Prepare and communicate operational reports
Operate a forklift as needed
Qualifications:
1–2+ years of commercial fruit/produce ripening experience strongly preferred
Experience with avocados, bananas, tropical fruit, or other commercially ripened produce is highly desirable
Experience working with perishable products
Understanding of ripening stages, product quality, and inventory control
Forklift experience
Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as required
High school diploma or equivalent
Candidates with international produce ripening experience are encouraged to apply.