Quality and Ripening Control

Location: Rochester

Salary: £26 395 + overtime £15,86PH

Working Schedule: 40 hours per week

Company description

Connect Personnel are representing a long-standing client who grow the highest quality fruit. They are currently in the market for an experienced Print Room Assistant to join their family business. They seek a dedicated individual to ensure the efficient operation of their manufacturing processes.

Quality and Ripening Control

As a Ripening Quality Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and ripeness of fruits, particularly Pears. You will oversee the ripening process, monitor fruit quality, and implement protocols to maintain product standards. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Ability to read and understand stock sheets and packing plan. Use of Ethylene generators and controlling store temperatures. Knowledge and ability to operate Cirrus system, create stock sheets

Monitor and assess the ripening process of fruits. Conduct regular inspections to evaluate fruit quality, appearance, texture, and ripeness. Need to operate Pallet truck and Scissor Lift to enable product samples. Implement quality control procedures to ensure consistent product quality.

Communicate with suppliers and growers to maintain proper handling and storage conditions for incoming fruits.

Collaborate with production teams to schedule and prioritize ripening activities such as transfers and additional works if needed, liaise with Packhouse managers for predicted volumes and quantities that need to be packed

Identify and address any issues related to fruit quality, including defects, bruising, or spoilage.

Visually check cleanliness of the room, the conditions of lamps and pipes and complete relevant daily checks.

Utilize and calibrate quality control tools and equipment, such as refractometers and FTA to measure ripeness and sweetness levels.

Maintain accurate records of ripening processes, quality assessments, and any corrective actions taken. Train and educate new team members on proper ripening procedures and quality control standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and leading firm in its industry. Please contact Connect Personnel for a confidential discussion or apply today