Tomato Grading Supervisor

Responsibilities

Train workers in grading and packing procedures in accordance with customers’ specifications
Inspect storage area to determine freshness of produce and indicates produce to be packed and removed
Must be physically capable of performing repetitive work, lifting of crates and standing for many hours
Must recognize the importance of Food Safety and delivering a quality product to customers
Optimize quality of produce from the park house with zero rejections
Effective communication with the sales team on stock levels
Inspect packaged produce for conformance to customers’ specifications
Ensure that all specified pack house records are up to date and signed off
Must be willing to work late hours
Maintaining the packing and stores area to a high standard
Be willing to assist on farm if and when required
Performs other duties as maybe given from time to time

Job Qualifications

Experience with grading fruit or vegetables is preferred
Proven managerial, supervisory and problem solving skills
Bachelor’s or Diploma in Food Science or Horticulture or Agriculture related field
Quality cautious and keen on detail
Good farm and organizational management skills
Good communication skills both written and spoken
Proficient in relevant computer software
With have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in grading/Pack house supervision