Location: McAllen, TX — on-site, hybrid, or remote within Texas
Type: Full-time; travel required
Compensation: Base salary plus performance bonus

ABOUT KINGDOM FRESH PRODUCE

Kingdom Fresh Produce is an established fresh produce grower, importer, and distributor serving customers throughout the United States. As we continue to grow our retail business and customer base, we are seeking an experienced sales professional to join our team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Fresh Produce Sales Representative with established industry relationships and a proven ability to develop new business.

The ideal candidate has strong retail experience, understands the fast-paced nature of the produce industry, and is comfortable managing both long-term programs and daily-volume sales.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop new retail, wholesale, and distribution business
• Grow and manage existing customer relationships
• Build long-term programs while supporting daily-volume sales
• Manage pricing, availability, and customer communication
• Monitor market conditions and identify profitable sales opportunities
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, and logistics to ensure execution
• Represent Kingdom Fresh Produce at customer meetings and industry events
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven fresh produce sales experience
• Established relationships with produce buyers
• Strong retail and account-development experience
• Ability to actively generate new business
• Experience managing both program business and daily-volume sales
• Strong understanding of produce markets, pricing, seasonality, and supply
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Competitive, entrepreneurial, responsive, and results-driven
• Ability to travel as needed
  

WHY KINGDOM FRESH PRODUCE

This is an opportunity to join an established produce company with room for continued growth. The successful candidate will have the ability to expand their book of business, strengthen our retail presence, and play a direct role in Kingdom Fresh Produce’s continued success.

If you have strong produce-industry relationships, understand retail, and know how to develop and grow profitable business, we want to hear from you.

Are you an organized, detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment? At Bako Sweet®, we’re more than just America’s leading branded sweet potato company, we’re growing a national brand with bold plans for the future.

As our Sales Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in keeping the sales engine running smoothly. From accurate order entry and customer communication to supporting sales presentations, samples, reports, and trade show materials, this is a highly visible support role where your work directly helps our sales team grow accounts, serve customers, and pursue new opportunities.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As our Sales Coordinator, you’ll have the chance to:

• Be a vital part of the sales team by helping ensure customer orders are accurate, timely, and complete.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, operations, logistics, shipping, food safety, and accounts receivable.
• Build strong relationships with customers, buyers, vendors, and internal team members. 
• Support brand and sales growth through reporting, presentations, samples, trade show materials, and customer follow-up.
• Make an impact every day by helping solve problems, improve communication, and keep orders moving smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Enter and manage customer orders in Famous ERP, including POs, delivery dates, freight costs, and order instructions. 
• Monitor multiple customer platforms such as Procurant, iTrade, E2Open, OFX, Retail Link, and future systems to ensure no orders are missed. 
• Communicate with buyers regarding order updates, non-shipped orders, and potential issues. 
• Coordinate order changes, including last-minute adjustments, with internal teams to find the best solution for the customer and company. 
• Troubleshoot order, shipping, system, database, ASN, invoicing, and transactional issues.
• Submit weekly customer compliance forms and support customer item management requirements. 
• Manage Repositrak compliance for select customers and support new customer system setup.
• Assist Accounts Receivable by helping address initial issues and aging accounts before escalation.
• Process and document rejection notices, gathering input from operations, food safety, logistics, and sales. 
• Review and distribute BOLs daily and support freight and ASN processes as needed. 
• Ship samples for sales and marketing purposes, including occasional visits to facilities or shipping providers.
• Support Sales Account Managers with merchandising reports, customer activity insights, and customized PowerPoint presentations.

What We’re Looking For

• A detail-oriented, proactive team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, “can-do” mindset with a desire to learn, contribute, and exceed expectations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments, customers, and vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Famous Software, Repositrak, Procurant, iTrade, E2Open, OFX, Retail Link, or similar order-processing systems is a plus. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Ag Business, or a related field preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends and peak seasonal periods, as needed.

Why Join Bako Sweet®?

At Bako Sweet, we’re not just growing fresh sweet potatoes, we’re growing people, brands, and opportunities. This is your chance to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial company where your attention to detail, communication skills, and customer-first mindset will make a real difference.

We offer a strong benefits package, including:

• Medical coverage with 100% employee-only coverage paid by the company, plus excellent plan options including HMO, PPO, and PPO with HSA.
• Dental and vision coverage with 100% employee coverage paid by the company and low-cost dependent coverage options.
• Company-paid life insurance, with options to purchase additional family coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Financial planning, retirement, and advisor assistance available at no cost.

Ready to help us support sales growth and share the sweetness with customers nationwide? Apply today and join the Bako Sweet team: www.bakosweet.com

Bako Sweet / Country Sweet Produce, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex.

ABOUT NOURSE FARMS
For more than 90 years, Nourse Farms has helped growers succeed with premium small fruit plants, trusted expertise, and exceptional service. From its roots as a local strawberry nursery, the company has grown into an internationally recognized operation serving commercial growers across the U.S. and beyond.

This is an especially exciting time to join Nourse Farms. The company is investing in its business, expanding its capabilities and geographic reach, and building for its next chapter of growth. Advanced growing techniques, ongoing variety trials, and expanding nursery operations in Massachusetts, Washington, and North Carolina reflect an ambitious, future-focused organization with the resources and appetite to move forward.

Just as important, Nourse Farms offers the energy of an entrepreneurial business and the connection of a close-knit team. Based in a beautiful part of the country, it is a place where leaders can know the people behind work, see the results of their decisions, and make a lasting impact for customers, employees, and the business.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Help shape the commercial future of one of the plant propagation industry’s trusted leaders. As a key commercial leader at Nourse Farms, you will guide sales strategy, customer growth, commercial planning, and business development across North America. This is a highly visible opportunity for a hands-on agriculture leader who knows how to build enduring customer relationships, develop strong teams, and translate market insight into sustainable revenue growth.

You will work closely with Production, Operations, Agronomy, Marketing, Finance, and Executive Leadership to connect commercial ambition with operational execution. From the first customer conversation through post-sale support, you will help deliver a consistent experience that reflects the Nourse Farms brand promise—and positions the company for its next stage of growth.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
This role represents an important next step in the evolution of Nourse Farms’ commercial organization. You will have the opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen the sales engine, deepen key customer partnerships, and build the structure and team capabilities needed for long-term success.

YOU’LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU BRING

• Strategic and forward-thinking leadership 
• Hands-on accountability and operational discipline 
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills 
• Commercial curiosity and growth-oriented thinking 
• A collaborative leadership style that supports team development 
• Confidence leading through change and organizational growth 
• A customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering long-term value 
• The ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution

Primary Duties:

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Leadership Attributes: 

• Strategic and forward-thinking leadership 
• Hands-on accountability and operational discipline 
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills 
• Commercial curiosity and growth-oriented thinking 
• A collaborative leadership style that supports team development 
• Confidence leading through change and organizational growth 
• A customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering long-term value 
• The ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute strategic commercial growth plans aligned with company objectives and long-term business goals 
• Establish and manage commercial performance metrics, pipeline tracking, forecasting processes, and account growth initiatives 
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership to help shape commercial priorities, revenue objectives, and strategic direction 
• Ensures link between marketing and sales function by establishing / maintaining regular commercial team cadence

Strategic Account Management

• In collaboration with our Commercial Team and our CEO, CAO, and Strategic Advisor, support pricing strategy, market positioning, and commercial planning efforts
• Maintain a strong understanding of customer operations, production planning cycles, market pressures, and growth objectives 
• Oversee strategic account planning initiatives focused on retention, growth, and customer lifetime value 
• Reinforce the Nourse Farms value proposition through proactive communication, operational alignment, and commercial leadership 

Business Development & Revenue Growth

• In collaboration with the CEO, CAO, and Strategic Advisor, support pricing strategy, market positioning, and commercial planning efforts
• Build and maintain a robust commercial sales pipeline with clear visibility into opportunities, risks, and growth potential 
• Contribute to customer acquisition strategies that strengthen market penetration and overall commercial performance 

Team Leadership & Development

• Foster a high-performance, customer-focused commercial culture built on accountability, communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement 
• Assist in the development of internal sales processes, communication standards, and customer engagement best practices 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support inventory planning, forecasting, customer communication, and seasonal demand management 
• Ensure commercial activities align with operational capabilities and customer service expectations 
• Support CRM, ERP, and commercial reporting initiatives to improve visibility, efficiency, and customer engagement 
• Steers prioritizations of marketing and sales outreaches based on available content, sales offerings / campaigns, and available stock

Industry Leadership & Brand Representation

• Represent Nourse Farms professionally at industry events, trade shows, customer meetings, conferences, and networking opportunities 
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive activity, agricultural market conditions, and customer challenges 
• Support initiatives that strengthen brand reputation, customer trust, and market differentiation 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Sales, Marketing, or related field preferred 
• 7–10+ years of progressive sales leadership, commercial management, or strategic account management experience 
• Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, customer retention, pipeline development, and strategic business expansion 
• Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills 
• Strong organizational, forecasting, analytical, and problem-solving skills 
• Proficiency in CRM, ERP, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial reporting systems 
• Ability to travel as required for customer visits, industry events, and commercial meetings 

Baloian Farms is a vertically integrated grower, packer, shipper of fresh vegetables with operations throughout California, Arizona and Mexico. For generations, we have built our reputation on strong grower partnerships, exceptional customer service, and delivering quality produce to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across North America.

As we continue to expand our year-round vegetable programs, we are seeking an experience Account Manager / Commodity Manager to join our sales organization.

This position offers the opportunity to help shape the future growth of Baloian Farms by expanding existing and new customer relationships, developing year-round commodity programs, and serving as the company expert for assigned product categories.

Location: Fresno, CA (with travel as needed)

Position Summary

The Account Manager / Commodity Manager will manage a portfolio of customer accounts while providing leadership for assigned commodity categories. This individual will work closely with growers, operations, procurement and fellow Account Managers to develop customer programs, monitor market conditions, and identify opportunities to expand Baloian’s year-round vegetable business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Serve as the internal category expert for assigned commodities.
• Develop and expand year-round customer programs.
• Monitor daily market conditions, pricing, quality and supply.
• Prepare market updates and pricing recommendations for the sales team.
• Coordinate forecasts, projections, and customer demand with operations and procurement.
• Work closely with Grower Relations to align future supply with customer needs.
• Partner with Director of Business Development to identify new opportunities and expand existing programs.
• Build long-term relationships with customers, growers and industry partners.
• Travel as needed to visit customers, growers, fields and industry events.

Initial Commodity Focus

Commodity assignments will be based on experience and business needs but may include categories such as:

• Green Onions
• Brussel Sprouts
• Romaine & Romaine Hearts
• Iceberg
• Leaf Lettuce
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Spinach

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh produce sales, procurement, or category management.
• Strong understanding of retail, wholesale, and/or foodservice produce markets.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating across departments.
• Passion for building long-term customer and grower partnerships.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate understands that successful category management goes beyond daily sales. It means understanding the markets, anticipating customer needs, coordinating supply, identifying opportunities and helping customers succeed.

If you enjoy developing business, building relationships, and taking ownership of a growing category, we’d like to talk with you.

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Join One of California's Most Respected Family-Owned Produce Companies

Joe Produce Search has partnered exclusively with Baloian Farms to identify an experienced Agronomist / Grower Relations professional.

For generations, Baloian Farms has built its reputation on something that can't be built overnight—trust.

Known for premium-quality vegetables, long-standing grower partnerships, and unwavering integrity, Baloian is a multi-generational family-owned company where relationships matter, quality comes first, and people are treated with respect.

As the company invests in its future, they're seeking someone who shares those same values—building trusted relationships with growers while providing sound agronomic guidance across California's growing regions.

If you're equally at home walking ranches, collaborating with growers on fertility and pest management, reviewing production forecasts, and partnering with sales and operations, we'd love to talk with you.

Why Baloian?

This isn't just another agronomy position.

At Baloian, growers are trusted partners. You'll join a collaborative team where integrity, humility, and practical problem-solving matters as much as technical expertise.

Your work will directly support grower success while helping to deliver premium-quality vegetables to customers throughout North America.

Your Impact

As Agronomist / Grower Relations, you'll:

• Build trusted relationships with grower partners throughout California.
• Provide agronomic guidance on crop quality, fertility, irrigation, and pest management.
• Monitor crop development and production forecasts.
• Partner with Sales, Harvesting, Food Safety, and Operations to ensure successful growing programs.
• Travel throughout California supporting growers and production teams.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years in agronomy, commercial vegetable production, farm management, or grower relations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience with peppers and squash preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial vegetable production, irrigation, fertility, and pest management.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout California.

Why You'll Succeed

You're someone who:

• Builds trust naturally.
• Enjoys spending time with growers in the field.
• Solves problems collaboratively.
• Leads with humility and integrity.
• Takes pride in helping others succeed.

Location: Central Valley, California (Fresno area preferred)

Travel: Frequent day travel throughout California.

Who We Are

At Scaroni Family of Companies, we are proud to be a family-owned and operated organization serving the fresh produce industry across North America. As the largest H-2A provider in the United States, we support the major suppliers of fresh produce with the people, services, and operational expertise they need to keep their businesses moving.

Our roots are in agriculture, and our business is built on Faith, Family values, hard work, long-term relationships, and a deep understanding of the fast-paced world of fresh produce. We are stable, growing, and committed to providing opportunities for the people who help us succeed.

We are looking for a Corporate Controller to provide leadership and support to the accounting and finance teams that serve our growing organization.

About the Role

The Corporate Controller will provide leadership and support to our accounting and finance teams while helping strengthen the financial processes behind our affiliated companies. This role is responsible for reliable reporting, efficient month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, cash flow, compliance, and team development.

Success in this role calls for a hands-on, self-directed finance professional who brings sound judgment, practical solutions, and clear accountability. You will work closely with operations and executive leadership, translating financial information into useful insight in a fast-moving agricultural environment.

The position will spend time in Heber, CA, and may also be based out of our Yuma, AZ or Salinas, CA offices.

What You’ll Do

As our Corporate Controller, you will:

• Provide leadership and day-to-day support to accounting and finance teams across affiliated companies. 
• Deliver consolidated financial statements and management reporting that are accurate, timely, and useful. 
• Maintain a disciplined monthly reporting cycle and ensure financial results are completed on schedule. 
• Guide month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting review processes. 
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across the organization. 
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls that protect company assets and improve consistency. 
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, liquidity, and debt compliance. 
• Collaborate with operations leaders to turn financial data into timely, practical business insight. 
• Create clear dashboards and management reports that highlight performance, trends, and priorities. 
• Coordinate audit support and maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. 
• Coach, develop, and support members of the accounting and finance team. 
• Partner with the CFO on financial stability, scalable processes, strategic growth, and continuous improvement. 

What We’re Looking For

The right candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with a collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style, including:

• 8+ years of comprehensive accounting and finance experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 
• Progressive Controller-level responsibility within a company of significant scale. 
• A track record of supporting accounting teams and consistently meeting financial deadlines. 
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and GAAP reporting. 
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with general ledger systems. 
• The ability to prioritize and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
• Clear communication, sound leadership judgment, and a commitment to team development. 
• Experience in agriculture, fresh produce, manufacturing, perishable food, or multi-site operations preferred. 
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or public accounting audit background preferred. 
• Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred but not required. 
• Famous software experience is a plus. 

Why Join Us?

Join a stable, growing, family-owned company with an essential role in the fresh produce supply chain. You will work in an operations-focused environment where finance has a visible impact and where the people behind the business are valued.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 DOE
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 
• 401(k) 
• Professional growth opportunities 
• Stability with a well-established company 
• A collaborative, operations-focused environment 
• A leadership role with visibility and impact 

Grow With Us

This role offers the opportunity to strengthen the financial foundation of a complex, growing agricultural organization. You will help build dependable processes, support informed decisions, and contribute to a culture grounded in reliability, accountability, and long-term success.

If you are a practical finance leader who enjoys improving processes, developing teams, and partnering closely with the business, we invite you to apply.

Join Scaroni Family of Companies and help us continue supporting the people and businesses that feed North America.

Joe Produce Search has been retained to lead the search for a global produce company seeking a Vice President of Sales to lead and scale its U.S. retail business. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving national sales strategy, strengthening key retail partnerships, and building a high-performing team in a fast-paced, complex category.

This role requires a true value-added produce sales leader, someone with deep experience in branded/value-added programs, established retailer relationships, and the presence to walk into any room and command credibility with buyers and executive stakeholders.

Success in this role requires deep expertise in the produce industry, strong retailer relationships, and the ability to navigate the realities of a perishable, high-urgency business.

THE ROLE

The VP of Sales will own the national retail portfolio, lead a team of sales professionals, and manage key customer relationships across major accounts.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Driving profitable revenue growth across retail accounts 
• Leading and developing a national sales team (6+ direct reports) 
• Owning strategic relationships with top retailers and expanding distribution 
• Building and executing sales strategies grounded in category insights and data 
• Partnering cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and operations 
• Leading joint business planning and long-term customer partnerships 
• Balancing day-to-day execution with longer-term strategic growth initiatives 

This role blends strategy and execution, from high-level planning to navigating the daily challenges inherent in fresh produce.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Must-Have Experience

• 15+ years in produce sales, with significant leadership experience 
• Proven success selling value-added produce programs into retail grocery 
• Deep understanding of produce categories, pricing, and supply chain dynamics 
• Experience managing P&L, margins, and growth targets 
• Strong, established relationships with key retail buyers 

Leadership Profile

• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leader who thrives in fast-moving environments 
• Ability to manage both strategic planning and day-to-day firefighting 
• Builds trust quickly with customers and internal teams 
• Leads with urgency, accountability, and clarity 
• Not a micromanager — expects autonomy and ownership from their team 

What Sets Top Candidates Apart

• Executive presence — able to walk into any room and command credibility with buyers and leadership 
• Strong retailer relationships and reputation in the produce industry 
• Experience building and scaling a national, program-based business (vs. purely transactional/commodity sales) 
• Competitive, entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to win and grow share 
• Comfort operating in a business that requires both structure and agility 

WHY THIS ROLE

• Opportunity to lead a national produce business with significant growth potential 
• Highly visible role with direct impact on company performance 
• Work alongside a leadership team focused on building a stronger, more profitable business 
• Be part of a company evolving its go-to-market strategy and strengthening its position in retail 

IMPORTANT NOTES

• This search is being conducted on a confidential basis 
• Remote role with flexibility on location; proximity to a major airport required

An avocado distributor/wholesaler is looking to hire a Senior Produce Sales Representative.

‍Responsibilities: 

• Build and grow a strong customer base across the Southeast and Northeast U.S.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand existing accounts
• Sell, promote, and manage avocado and other produce programs with retail, wholesale, and foodservice accounts
• Track market trends, pricing, and competitor activity to stay ahead of demand
• Collaborate with growers, logistics, and operations to ensure consistent supply and quality
• Travel regularly to visit customers, attend industry events, and strengthen relationships

‍Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in fresh produce, with strong preference for avocado experience
• Established relationships within Southeast and/or Northeast produce markets
• Confidence negotiating deals and closing business
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, competitive, and results-driven mindset

‍Location: Remote

Compensation

• Salary: $80-$100k
• This role includes a great Benefits package
  

COMPANY BACKGROUND

At Taza Chocolate we make stone ground, organic chocolate. We want our cacao’s complex flavors to shout loud and proud. That is why we stone grind cacao beans into minimally processed chocolate with bold flavor and texture, unlike anything you have ever tasted.

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager performs an important role on the Production team. The person in this role will be responsible for the coordination, audit, and implementation and update of quality systems in Taza’s Production facility and factory store. This position will have responsibility for leading implementation and on-going program management, in addition to guiding continuous improvement and education of our production team regarding quality, ensuring compliance with product specifications, labeling, and regulatory standards. They will participate in regulatory inspections, follow-up corrections, and maintain appropriate records needed to satisfy the requirements of the various internal programs as well records needed for the FDA, Organic, Kosher, and Gluten-Free certifications.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Assurance:

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, updating, and making continual improvements to the Food Safety and Quality Management System.
• Oversees and enforces compliance and remains current with all applicable regulatory and GFSI requirements, specifically the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and the SQF Food Quality Code. 
• Manages and enhances plant sanitation.
• Involved with the new product development process to ensure label regulatory requirements and Food Safety and Quality Management programs are followed during the process.
• Develops, implements, audits, and sustains all Quality and regulatory programs.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the company's HACCP program and pest control programs.
• Revise, implement and execute facility QA training program.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for quality.
• Manage FDA and plant visits and audits and executes corrective actions.
• Communicates customer complaints according to procedure/as necessary.
• Lead a HACCP team to provide a preventative approach to food safety.
• Manages monthly self and Internal audits.
• Manages Sanitation systems.
  

Regulatory:

• Maintain up-to-date Kosher, Organic and Gluten-Free certifications for all raw ingredients.
• Participate in Regulatory inspection by being involved in tours, documentation review and closing meetings. 
• Follow-up and assist to complete Regulatory observations noted during Regulatory inspections and ensuring completion by the committed deadline(s).
• Participate in compiling details for product certification renewals and new product and ingredient filing for approval.
• Review new artwork and revisions with development team to ensure regulatory compliance. 
  

Alternative Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Effectively manage and provide leadership to staff.
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external customers to define and enforce company standards.
• Ensure critical limits and food safety and quality controls remain current and effective.
• Remain current and ensure compliance with product labeling requirements.
• Ensure the plant is “audit-ready” at all times and oversee any customer, third-party, or regulatory audits.
• Evaluate non-conformities and/or deviations through root cause analysis and provide recommendations and guidance for resolution.
• Develop and oversee the plant’s microbiological testing program to ensure food safety and quality and effective sanitation practices.
• Develop and deliver employee training, as it relates to the Food Safety and Quality Management System.
• Oversee the sanitation staff and ensure effective plant sanitation.
• Contribute to and advise on  plant safety concerns.
• Support management in other related duties, as required.
  

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• FSMA PCQI Certification preferred
• HACCP Certification preferred
• SQF Practitioner Certification preferred
• 3+ years related experience 
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and maintaining systems 
• Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be proficient in Word and Excel and other Microsoft applications
• Must be organized, reliable, trustworthy and demonstrate good judgment
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Exposure required to external audits
• Experience working in a professional environment
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, as necessary
  

HOURS

This is a full-time, hourly position. Hours for the position are determined by the Taza production schedule and defined by the Plant Manager and will reflect the needs of the Production team. The employee is expected to work at least 32 and up to 40 hours per week. This position must be on site at our Somerville production facility.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time position and is eligible for Taza's full benefit package including:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision insurance programs with an HRA option
• Group life and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits 
• Paid Family and Medical leave
• And plenty of great chocolate!
  

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 annually (depending on experience).

About Oppy

Grow our tomorrow. Oppy is a leading grower, marketer, and distributor of fresh produce from around the world. As one of North America’s top produce companies for nearly 165 years, we bring over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries to 1,300+ retailers in North America and throughout the world. As much as agriculture has shaped the past for humankind, Oppy’s efforts shape its future by sustainably providing families with healthy, safe, and fresh produce to create a better quality of life for all. Our progressive team is called to a higher purpose that raises the economic wellbeing of families and communities who work the land.

Recognized as one Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years!) and a Top 100 Employer, our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant opportunity. Grow your tomorrow with us, today.

Overview

Do you have experience in produce category management and are a highly collaborative and organized team player who excels at building productive cross-functional relationships? Do you have an ability to think of your feet, problem-solve and have been recognized for being highly responsive, resilient and proactive? If so, The Oppenheimer Group (Oppy to our friends), has an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager for our dynamic and growing Berry Category. If you are self-motivated, an excellent communicator and a highly dependable team player, then come join a dedicated team of professionals with a role that offers a variety of responsibilities in a dynamic and rewarding industry.

The Category Manager plays a key role in connecting our grower partners with the Oppy Sales team, driving the Berry Category’s commercial success through strong grower relationships, disciplined contracting, market and supply intelligence, and close collaboration with Sales on customer-facing execution. Acting as a key communication link between growers and internal teams, the Category Manager manages grower relations, ensures partners receive timely and relevant information, and supports category growth by prospecting and acquiring new growers in alignment with Oppy’s growth strategy and business requirements. Providing both strategic leadership and tactical support, this role develops and executes grower and category initiatives, analyzes sales, forecast, supply, and market data, and works closely with internal and external partners to execute category plans. The Category Manager contributes to the strategic direction of the Berry Category, identifying opportunities to maximize sales and revenue while working to deliver the strongest possible returns to growers based on prevailing market conditions. Success in this role requires strong commercial judgement, effective cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to build and maintain positive grower relationships while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Accountabilities



Grower Relations & Network Development

• Identify, recruit, and onboard new high-quality growers to expand production and increase market share.
• Serve as the trusted link between our grower partners and the Oppy Sales team.
• Deliver tough news (e.g., market drops, quality rejections, allocation cuts) swiftly, directly, and with respect.
• Build and leverage an extensive industry network to stay ahead of supply and demand shifts.

Contracting & Financial Execution

• Negotiate grower contracts, pricing, and volume commitments that drive farm profitability while keeping our programs competitive.
• Ensure grower returns remain competitive against market benchmarks to maintain long-term loyalty.
• Oversee prompt, accurate, and transparent grower settlements to build operational trust.

Market Analysis & Supply Planning

• Call supply and demand trends accurately to optimize daily, weekly, and seasonal market positioning.
• Maintain continuous line-of-sight on pack planning and specialized packaging inventory to avoid operational bottlenecks.
• Build and execute robust contingency plans to safeguard core retail/foodservice program business during weather events or supply disruptions.

Commercial Collaboration & Customer Presentation

• Partner daily with the sales team to align field supply with customer demand and promotional timing.
• Step into customer meetings alongside sales to present category insights, supply projections, and seasonal outlooks to key retail/foodservice buyers.
• Ensure tight execution in meeting quality, volume, pack, and delivery commitments for our customer program business.

Required Knowledge & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of fresh produce categories, including a strong understanding of berry production cycles, grower economics, and settlement structures; depth of knowledge in produce retail, wholesale, and food service markets.
• Knowledge of department and company plans, policies and procedures pertaining to sales, quality control & operations, and accounting & finance.
• Knowledge of the concepts, methods, standards, and practices of shipping, receiving, and distribution of goods in the produce industry.
• Proven experience in comprehending data related to sales and marketing trends, forecasting, costing models, market returns, and reporting; demonstrated ability to analyze sales and marketing information, develop effective solutions, and monitor outcomes.
• Proven experience negotiating complex supplier and grower agreements, with a strong understanding of the financial and commercial considerations influencing grower relationships and market returns.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (including Outlook, Word, Excel); ability to create complex reports and analyze data using Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written & verbal), negotiation, and customer service skills; comfortable having candid, difficult conversations under pressure.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering executive-level presentations, with a strong capability to communicate and tailor messages effectively to a diverse audience.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with various departments, building and fostering positive, effective working relationships both inside and outside the organization.
• Strong organization and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple demands in a timely manner without compromising the quality or accuracy of work.
• Self-motivated with high standards and attention to detail; ability to set priorities and work accurately within tight deadlines in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgement while maintaining confidentiality; demonstrates a high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement, optimizing workflow efficiency, and achieving team objectives within the organization.
• Positive and engaging attitude, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and fun working environment.
• Ability to travel periodically to grower regions and trade events (approx. 20%).

Required Qualifications

• Degree, diploma in business with a focus on sales and marketing; agribusiness is an asset.
• Minimum, 5+ years of successful and proven experience in sales, category management and/or grower relations management within the produce industry (berry category preferred).

Why Oppy?

• We are the perfect size of organization that is still nimble but yet organized, where meaningful impact and contributions happen.
• We have a strong culture with terrific people that care about the business and each other. We want our people to grow and succeed.
• We believe in you bringing your best true self and your best ideas, because diverse perspectives contribute to better problem solving and solutions in a dynamic and ever evolving industry.
• We support your professional development and health with educational reimbursement and wellness programs.
• We offer a comprehensive total compensation package that includes health, dental & vision coverage, 401k match, tuition reimbursement and benefits.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

Oppy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who actively seeks to recruit retain individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves at work. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and partners. Diversity is fundamental to our success because it brings a range of perspectives that fuel innovation and excellence. That’s why we’re focused on creating an inclusive culture where every employee can contribute their unique talents and ideas.

We gratefully thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted directly.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Salesperson to lead our sales efforts, manage grower relationships, and oversee operational logistics during the harvest season. This role requires an individual with deep experience in conventional and organic sales, strong chain store contacts, and the ability to manage challenges that arise during harvest and loading operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with national and regional chain stores to drive watermelon sales.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in the conventional watermelon market.
• Negotiate and manage seasonal contracts with customers, ensuring volume commitments and pricing align with market conditions.

Grower Relations & Harvest Operations

• Collaborate closely with growers to plan, monitor, and manage production from planting to harvest.
• Be on-site during the harvest season to oversee operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth coordination between growers, packing houses, and transportation teams.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of both organic and conventional production processes, including best practices for growing, harvesting, and quality control.

Harvest & Logistics Management

• Be available 7 days a week during the peak harvest season, including nights and weekends, to handle calls and resolve loading issues.
• Work closely with logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and troubleshoot any transportation or warehouse challenges.
• Maintain a calm demeanor under pressure, as crises such as weather disruptions, equipment failures, and logistics delays are common during the harvest season.

Claims, Collections & Communication

• Ensure timely follow-up on claims and collections related to product quality or delivery disputes.
• Maintain excellent communication with all stakeholders, including growers, buyers, transportation providers, and internal teams.
• Work effectively with diverse personality types, fostering strong relationships with all partners.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in sales, with established chain store contacts.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience working with growers.
• Strong understanding of seasonal contracts and commodity sales.
• Willingness to be on-site for extended periods during the harvest season (typically May–September, varying by region).
• Proven ability to work under pressure and problem-solve in real time during loading and delivery operations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to different personality types and maintain strong working relationships across the supply chain.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in both organic and conventional production.
• Prior experience in logistics and supply chain coordination in the fresh produce industry.
• Knowledge of retail buying and procurement processes.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Travel and on-site lodging covered during harvest season
• Opportunity for long-term growth within the company

If you have a passion for the produce industry and the skills to manage watermelon sales, grower relations, and logistics, we encourage you to apply!

About the Role

A grower/shipper/repacker is looking for an experienced, hands-on Repack Manager to oversee fresh produce repack operations in the Rio Grande Valley.

We are seeking someone who understands the pace, quality expectations, food safety requirements, and labor coordination needed in a fresh produce warehouse. The ideal candidate has experience managing repack, warehouse, or production teams and is familiar with commodities such as broccoli, squash, peppers, zucchini, and other fresh vegetables.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily repack production for fresh produce items and ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Supervise repack employees, line leaders, and production crews to maintain efficient workflow and proper product handling.
• Ensure products are packed according to customer specifications, including quality, sizing, grading, labeling, packaging, and finished product presentation.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, GMP, workplace safety, and cleanliness standards throughout the repack area.
• Track raw product, finished goods, packaging materials, supplies, inventory usage, waste, shrink, and production efficiency.
• Coordinate with warehouse, purchasing, sales, quality control, and transportation teams to support order fulfillment and dependable service.
• Train, coach, and cross-train employees on produce handling, packing standards, quality expectations, and production procedures.
• Keep the repack area clean, organized, and inspection-ready for company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of fresh produce warehouse, repack, production, or food distribution experience.
• Experience leading crews, line leaders, or warehouse production employees.
• Knowledge of fresh produce quality, condition, packing standards, labeling, inventory control, and order fulfillment.
• Experience with one or more fresh vegetable categories such as broccoli, squash, peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, greens, or similar commodities.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cool-temperature warehouse environment.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage labor, production flow, and daily priorities.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience as a Repack Manager, Production Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, or similar produce operations role.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety programs, sanitation procedures, quality control standards, and produce logistics.
• Located in or willing to work in the Rio Grande Valley.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who is dependable, organized, hands-on, and comfortable leading people in a busy fresh produce operation. This role is a strong fit for someone who understands repack production, fresh vegetable quality, labor management, and the importance of completing customer orders correctly and on schedule. The right candidate will be able to manage the floor, communicate clearly with other departments, and help Premier Produce Services maintain quality, service, and customer-specific solutions.

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Sobre el Puesto

Un productor/embarcador/reempacador busca un Gerente de Reempaque con experiencia y enfoque práctico para supervisar las operaciones de reempaque de productos frescos en el Valle del Río Grande.

Buscamos a alguien que entienda el ritmo, las expectativas de calidad, los requisitos de inocuidad alimentaria y la coordinación de personal que se requiere en una bodega de productos frescos. El candidato ideal tiene experiencia administrando equipos de reempaque, bodega o producción, y está familiarizado con productos como brócoli, calabaza, pimientos, zucchini y otros vegetales frescos.

Responsabilidades

• Administrar la producción diaria de reempaque de productos frescos y asegurar que los pedidos de los clientes se completen con precisión y a tiempo.
• Supervisar a empleados de reempaque, líderes de línea y equipos de producción para mantener un flujo de trabajo eficiente y un manejo adecuado del producto.
• Asegurar que los productos se empaquen de acuerdo con las especificaciones del cliente, incluyendo calidad, tamaño, clasificación, etiquetado, empaque y presentación del producto terminado.
• Monitorear las normas de inocuidad alimentaria, saneamiento, BPM, seguridad laboral y limpieza en toda el área de reempaque.
• Dar seguimiento al producto crudo, producto terminado, materiales de empaque, suministros, uso de inventario, desperdicio, merma y eficiencia de producción.
• Coordinar con los equipos de bodega, compras, ventas, control de calidad y transporte para apoyar el cumplimiento de pedidos y un servicio confiable.
• Capacitar, guiar y entrenar de forma cruzada a los empleados en manejo de producto, estándares de empaque, expectativas de calidad y procedimientos de producción.
• Mantener el área de reempaque limpia, organizada y lista para inspecciones de la empresa, clientes y autoridades regulatorias.
• Requisitos
• Mínimo 3 años de experiencia en bodega de productos frescos, reempaque, producción o distribución de alimentos.
• Experiencia dirigiendo cuadrillas, líderes de línea o empleados de producción en bodega.
• Conocimiento de calidad, condición, estándares de empaque, etiquetado, control de inventario y cumplimiento de pedidos de productos frescos.
• Experiencia con una o más categorías de vegetales frescos como brócoli, calabaza, pimientos, zucchini, tomates, pepinos, hojas verdes u otros productos similares.
• Fuertes habilidades de comunicación, organización, seguimiento y resolución de problemas.
• Capacidad para trabajar en un ambiente de bodega de temperatura fresca y ritmo acelerado.
• Estilo de liderazgo práctico con capacidad para administrar personal, flujo de producción y prioridades diarias.

Calificaciones Preferidas

• Experiencia previa como Gerente de Reempaque, Supervisor de Producción, Supervisor de Bodega o un puesto similar en operaciones de productos frescos.
• Bilingüe inglés/español preferido.
• Familiaridad con programas de inocuidad alimentaria, procedimientos de saneamiento, estándares de control de calidad y logística de productos frescos.
• Ubicado en el Valle del Río Grande o dispuesto a trabajar en la zona.

Lo Que Estamos Buscando

Buscamos a alguien confiable, organizado, práctico y cómodo dirigiendo personal en una operación ocupada de productos frescos. Este puesto es ideal para alguien que entiende la producción de reempaque, la calidad de vegetales frescos, la administración de personal y la importancia de completar los pedidos de los clientes correctamente y a tiempo. El candidato adecuado podrá manejar el piso de producción, comunicarse claramente con otros departamentos y ayudar a Premier Produce Services a mantener la calidad, el servicio y las soluciones específicas para cada cliente.

Employment: Full-Time Regular Status

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Company: Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.

Enterprise: SP Euclid Packing House

Department: Maintenance

Location: Porterville, CA 

JOB SUMMARY. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for repairing and maintaining conveyors, belts, chains, motors, heavy equipment, fixtures, hoists, cranes and plumbing of the Sun Pacific Euclid Packing House equipment and refrigeration system. This includes the ability to respond to and repair breakdowns and install new or replace equipment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP. The Maintenance Mechanic will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The essential job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to respond to and repair breakdowns and install new or replace equipment;
• Ability to inspect defective equipment and diagnose malfunctions using general knowledge of packing house equipment;
• Use hand tools to clean, repair, and maintain packing house equipment and machinery;
• Assists other mechanics by lubricating, adjusting, or replacing packing house machines;
• Maintaining facility lighting system;
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery and electrical equipment; 
• Troubleshoot and repair packaging equipment to ensure high productivity levels;
• Maintain water systems, which include on site-water wells and waste water ponds (maintaining proper levels and performing all required sampling and reporting/recordkeeping);
• Maintain facility and surrounding property to a clean and sanitary standard in order to meet food safety requirements and Company expectations; and,
• Performing all other duties, assignments, and projects as assigned.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work well, safely, professionally, and take direction from department lead and manager;
• Ability to lift and carry motors, pumps and miscellaneous equipment and materials up to 50 lbs.;
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, and climb stairs and ladders;
• Knowledge of welding,and fabrication;
• Must know the range of hand tools (sizes) and able to operate battery powered tools;
• Ability to read and speak English; 
• Certifications are a plus;
• Knowledge of PSM/Cal-ARP, HACCP, food safety, and related; 
• Knowledge in refrigeration and electrical systems;
• Ability to troubleshoot refrigeration cycles;
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and have excellent communication skills;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities and tasks;
• Ability to maintain good house cleaning within the department; and,
• Ability to work in, extensive hours, weekends, and be very flexible to compliment operations for continued success.

COMPENSATION 

• Hourly compensation offered is $18.50.

Red Rock Sales is woman-owned and operated, with a truly collaborative and exciting environment.  We represent top category leaders in supplements, personal care, & grocery. 

Imagine working at a company where leadership constantly strives to improve benefits and policies. Our employees have a voice and a vote. 

We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated territory representative for the Northern CA Territory.  We are open to full or part-time for the right candidate! If you are looking for your forever employer, we’re looking for you too!

This position requires passion, reliability, and, above all, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. 

We invest in our employees and set them up for success. This position offers training from the ground up, and ongoing daily support from multiple positions.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Field sales and merchandising: Manage and increase sales at all retailers included in the defined territory.  Some of the responsibilities include:
  
  • Present, train and sell products from our portfolio of brands
  • Weekly schedule of 4 days seeing accounts in the field and 1 day/home office 
  • Territory visits may include overnight travel
  • Provide timely and effective communication between our clients and retailers
  • Attend virtual sales meetings, and be available to travel to vendor and industry trade shows, and team events 
  • Accompany our clients in the territory to train and engage store staff
  • Build relationships at every level to provide best-in-class customer service

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Considering candidates in Northern CA only (not a remote job)
• Strong interest in natural and organic products
• Be a great communicator or willing to learn how to be one
• A true team player- willing to mentor and be mentored

• Small to medium home office space required with a quiet space to hold Web Meetings and store product samples
• Able to accept deliveries to your home address
• Dependable transportation in excellent condition is required
• Clean driving record in good standing, with valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Candidate must always exhibit a professional mindset and appearance
• Love the ability to do something new and unique each day, this is NOT a mindless job.  Details are everything
• Sales can be a rapidly changing environment; our new hire should be adaptable and flexible
• Able to sit for extended periods of time, at a desk or while driving. Some longer days in the field and in the car required 
• Be able to manage your own time and deadlines
• Know your way around Microsoft Office Suite

COMPENSATION:

• Full Time, hourly W-2 compensation
• Full benefits package to include Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401k plan. Full details to be provided with offer letter
• Best in Class PTO policy! 
• Travel reimbursement includes generous per-diem and hotel allowance for travel (if we wouldn’t stay there, you shouldn’t either)
• Monthly car allowance based on miles driven, covers wear and tear, etc.
• Countless opportunities for bonuses & SPIFF’s 

Southern Specialties, Inc.,a vertically integrated family of companies, is a Grower, Packer, Importer, Shipper, Processor, Marketer and Logistics provider involved with tropical fruit & vegetables throughout the America’s. We are headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida with growing operations located throughout Central & South America including Mexico, Canada, and the US. 

The Company focuses on niche specialty fruit & vegetable categories that supports consumer trends including value-added convenience packaging. The company distributes its product under the brand names Southern Selects, Today’s Gourmet, and provides private label programs for various segments of the produce industry. We are a globally competitive enterprise that relies on deep, collaborative partnerships that increase the effectiveness of every aspect of our operations and are dedicated to maximizing efficiency throughout the value chain. 

We have an opportunity for an experienced, motivated, and self-driven talented Produce Salesperson to join our sales team. The right candidate will acquire good people and market instinct, a win-win view of both grower and buyer interests, and a deep understanding of demand management. Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with an unmatched support team to maximize your success. 

As a Produce Salesperson, you will be expected to handle a broad base of commodities to new and existing accounts including foodservice, retail, price clubs, and wholesale customers across North America. 

DUTIES: 

• New account development, existing account cultivation 
• Know your products and service capabilities 
• Know your customers and anticipate their needs 
• Demand forecasting and budgeting 
• Program, contract and spot market sales 
• Order fulfillment 
• Cross-selling

SKILLS: 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in sales within the fresh produce or perishable food industry. 
• Experience in selling, marketing, pricing, customer base knowledge, or related experience is desired. 
• Proven track record of sales and exceeding target goals. 
• Understands crops and markets based on supply & demand. 
• Phone/email etiquette. 
• Clear written/verbal communication. 
• Customer service driven. 
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to multi-task. 

ATTRIBUTES: 

• Enthusiastic, persistent, and confident 
• Attention to detail and strong analytical ability 
• Passion for sales, and a drive to succeed 
• Prior knowledge of fresh produce and agriculture 
• Willingness to travel, attend trade shows, as needed 
• Personable, reliable and trustworthy 
• Strong work ethic 
• High moral integrity 
• Creative problem solver 

We provide an exciting working environment and competitive compensation and benefit packages.

At Global Fresh Produce, Inc., we specialize in the year-round distribution of premium fresh fruits and vegetables, delivered directly to warehouses across the U.S. As the fresh produce division of Global Frozen Foods Inc., we bring a strong foundation of integrity, reliability, and customer-focused service to every partnership. Our experienced team takes a flexible, solution-oriented approach to meet the needs of both retail and foodservice customers nationwide. Committed to quality, consistency, and satisfaction, we help businesses thrive through dependable supply, competitive pricing, and personalized support.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a dynamic and results-driven Produce Sales Manager to lead the development of key foodservice accounts. This role is ideal for an experienced produce broker and sales professional with strong industry relationships and a track record of growing business through strategic customer development. You’ll be responsible for building customer partnerships, executing on sales strategies, and helping expand our footprint in the foodservice channel.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop New Business: Identify and secure new foodservice accounts, focusing on high-value opportunities and long-term partnerships.
• Create Sales Strategies: Develop and execute sales plans to meet revenue goals and support company growth objectives.
• Build Client Relationships: Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with key decision-makers in foodservice organizations.
• Negotiate & Close Deals: Lead and participate in pricing negotiations, ensuring deals are profitable and aligned with customer needs.
• Supplier Coordination: Maintain communication with suppliers to ensure product availability, quality, and timely fulfillment of orders.
• Market Insight: Stay informed about market trends, pricing, and customer preferences to help inform business decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fresh produce sales, preferably in a broker or account management role.
• Established network within the foodservice industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid setting.
  

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, agile company where your experience and ideas will directly impact our success. We offer a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and the chance to build something meaningful with a dedicated team.

The Director of Growth is responsible for driving revenue growth and profitability across Global Healing's portfolio of brands Global Healing, Earth Harmony, and Cielo and optimizing performance across E-commerce, Marketplaces, and Wholesale.

Reporting to the CEO, this leader will develop and execute the company's growth strategy, build the organizational structure needed to achieve it, and ensure strong alignment across sales channels. The role owns consolidated revenue and profit performance, oversees strategic planning and reporting, and partners cross-functionally to remove obstacles to growth.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Growth is also expected to champion the practical adoption of AI across the commercial organization, identifying opportunities to improve decision-making, forecasting, productivity, customer insights, and content creation.

Product Manager

About Naturipe Farms

Naturipe Farms is a grower-owned producer of wholesome, good-for-you fresh berries, nurtured by working family farmers. From small family homesteads to large estates, our growers are defined by their care for nature. At Naturipe, sustainability is the foundation of every decision we make. It is a priority in all aspects of our company and farming operations across the globe. Unique to the fresh produce industry, Naturipe is a partnership between a number of highly esteemed fresh berry growers.

About the role:

The Product Manager owns daily execution oversight and the two-to-six-week operational plan for an assigned region and commodity lane. The role carries decision authority within its region for same-day pack changes, allocation calls, and late-transportation decisions inside defined escalation thresholds, and guides the sales team with accurate availability projections, category education, and supply chain communication. The Product Manager leads claims resolution, transfer strategy, and import flow planning for assigned lanes, and directs the daily priorities of Assistant Product Managers.

What you will accomplish:

•   Own daily short-term sales and operations planning for the assigned region.

•   Own two-to-six-week transfer strategy and import flow planning for assigned lanes.

•   Partner with Transportation team on load efficiency, departure cutoffs, and changes to maximize freight value.

•   Lead claims resolution and prevention for the assigned region.

•   Oversee FIFO allocation and rotation discipline across assigned inventories.

•   Direct repack and regrade decisions for the assigned region with a clear understanding of the profitability of each option.

•   Maintain a working command of customer specifications for key accounts.

•   Understanding of the supply chain of our most important customers providing leadership on these accounts.

•   Lead the daily relationship with Partner Operations staff to hit customer and department service goals.

•   Drive packaging decisions that add value, including private label and new pack development.

•   Review ideal SKU mix with the Directors of Sales and the AVP.

•   Verify daily projections are entered correctly; direct APM entry work.

•   Communicate availability, inventory, and fulfillment changes to Product Management and Sales without delay.

•   Participate in pre-season planning with Partner Operations, alliance growers, Sales, and Marketing.

•   Mentor Assistant Product Managers and direct their daily priorities; provide input to their development.

•   Participate in the weekend coverage rotation per the department coverage model.

This should describe you:

•   Associate degree minimum; Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.

•   Three or more years in produce, perishables, or supply chain execution; berry experience a plus.

•   Demonstrated sound judgment under time pressure to make competent decisions independently.

•   Intermediate or greater Microsoft Excel required, SAP experience a plus.

•   Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

•   Excellent verbal and written communication; will lead calls with partners, sales, and leadership.

•   Willing to travel at least 30 days per year; valid driver's license required.

•   Available on call evenings and weekends; weekend department coverage on a rotation basis.

•   Willingness to support upper management as travel and availability schedules dictate.

Here's who you'll work with:

You’ll work with a small but highly talented and committed team of Product Managers passionate about our mission. You will be reporting to a seasoned Executive VP of Product Management. Your ideas will be encouraged as you partner with the team to consistently bring value and enhance Naturipe’s position in the marketplace.

Benefits and perks:

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance. Flexible Spend accounts, Life benefits, short and long term disability, generous 401K plan with company match, and a generous time-off program.

Here’s how you can introduce yourself:

Please apply with your resume and salary goals.

The success of Naturipe and the success of our people are one in the same. We are hundreds of unique talented people who unite each day to bring the freshest berries to our customers’ tables. We can’t win unless our people win.

If you’re ready to go further, be inspired and seek out the next frontier in your career, we’d like to get to know you.

Exempt Position

Location: Salinas, CA

Pay range : $65k – 90k annual base dependent on degree of alignment with job requirements. 

We have an immediate need for a Sales Representative to join our team with experience in the organic food industry. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic individual with experience in the dry organic ingredients industry. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, customer service oriented, comfortable with sales, data entry, as well as operational and logistical duties. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for providing excellent quality and service; wishing to develop a long and prosperous career within the company.

MULTIPLE ORGANICS (MO) is a company with over 20 years of experience in every step of the organic food cycle, from supporting and advising farmers to improving the progression from farm to market. The result is streamlined quality control and traceability of every product.  We pride ourselves on the quality and safety of the ingredients we offer, and in the relationships we have nurtured around the world with our supplier and farmer partners, and their communities. All of this is important to the success we have achieved, but we realize that none of this would be possible without a keen focus on our customers.

General Summary: Sales. Your mission will be to ensure consistent, profitable growth in sales revenues through strategic planning and interaction with the purchasing/sourcing team and other company departments as needed. Collaborate with senior management in establishing and recommending areas of interest/opportunity to grow sales – such as exports, bakery programs, or other more specific items of interest.

A little about this role:  Sales Representatives are the face of our organization.  This full-time outside sales position is responsible for their territory accounts, as well as developing new customers via email or telephone interactions. You may have to travel from time to time as you are expected to meet in-person with customers and visit customers’ stores, manufacturing, and warehouse locations. Sales Representatives are self-starters with strong sales skills or experience.  They are highly motivated, passionate and dependable individuals who can sell and execute initiatives successfully with a wide variety of people.  Must have a clean driving record, reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current insurance.

Details of Functions:

• Utilize MO’s proprietary CRM to track and manage sales opportunities and keep the CRM information current – this will be assisted by MO’s Customer Service team;
• Perform sales activities on assigned accounts and negotiate sales price and discounts in consultation with purchasing and senior management;
• Review progress of sales for your territory regularly, including quarterly and monthly analysis of new customers, lost sales, other opportunities;
• Collaborate with senior management to develop sales strategies to improve market share across all product lines in your geographic sales sectors and beyond;
• Forecast annual, quarterly and monthly revenue streams as accurately as possible;
• Develop specific plans to ensure revenue growth in all products across all sales sectors, especially what senior management deems to be our “Top 20 items”;
• Coordinate proper company resources to ensure efficient and stable sales result;
• Interpret short- and long-term effects on sales strategies in operating profit.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Projects and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.  Additional travel may be required for industry tradeshows and/or company meetings and events.

Salary: Annual base salary of $65,000. In addition to your annual salary, you may earn quarterly sales bonuses based on your individual sales performance.  Position includes health, dental and vison benefits, and 401k benefits. 

About Us: Visit https://www.multipleorganics.com/

Nogales Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

Location: Nogales, AZ

Position: Full-Time

Reports To: Nogales Operations Manager

Baloian Farms is a vertically integrated grower, packer, shipper of fresh vegetables with operations throughout California, Arizona and Mexico. For generations, we have built our reputation on strong grower partnerships, exceptional customer service, and delivering quality produce to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across North America.

Position Summary

Baloian Farms is looking for a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to join our Nogales, AZ operation. This position provides the day-to-day oversight necessary to make sure our product is received, handled, and shipped accurately. The right person will be organized, dependable, comfortable working around warehouse operations, and willing to be hands-on in making sure the right product gets on the right truck at the right time. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee the receiving and shipping of Baloian Farms product at our third-party warehouse.
• Verify that the correct product, quantity, pack, and customer information are associated with each shipment.
• Confirm that the correct product is loaded onto the appropriate customer truck.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel responsible for loading and unloading.
• Monitor loading and unloading activity to ensure product is handled properly.
• Review shipping scheduled, customer orders, and load information.
• Help resolve discrepancies involving product, quantities, pallets, or shipments.
• Communicate with Baloian Farms sales, operations, commodity management, and transportation teams regarding shipping and receiving activity.
• Help monitor product movement and inventory within the facility.
• Report loading, receiving, or product issues to the Nogales Operations Manager.
• Assist with other operational duties/cross training as directed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in produce, warehouse, shipping, receiving, logistics, or transportation preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand shipping documents and customer orders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and oversee activity performed by third-party warehouse personnel.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple shipments and changing priorities.
• Dependable and willing to take ownership of the operation.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Location: Nogales, AZ

Position: Full-Time

Reports To: Nogales Operations Manager

Baloian Farms is a vertically integrated grower, packer, shipper of fresh vegetables with operations throughout California, Arizona and Mexico. For generations, we have built our reputation on strong grower partnerships, exceptional customer service, and delivering quality produce to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across North America.

Position Summary

Baloian Farms is looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our team in Nogales, AZ. This position is responsible for evaluating the quality and condition of fresh produce arriving from Mexico and helping our team make informed purchasing and shipping decisions. The ideal candidate understands fresh produce, knows what good quality looks like, and is comfortable making decisions based on condition, quality, size, grade and overall marketability. 

Responsibilities

• Inspect inbound fresh produce arriving from Mexico.
• Evaluate product quality, condition, size, grade, pack, and overall marketability.
• Complete accurate daily quality control reports with Baloian Farms Q/C App.
• Publish and communicate daily quality reports.
• Identify quality issues, defects, temperature concerns, and other conditions that may affect product value or shelf life.
• Communicate quality concerns to the Nogales Operations Manager and Commodity Managers.
• Inspect produce being considered for purchase.
• Visit suppliers, warehouses, or other locations as necessary to evaluate available lots.
• Help identify and select the best available lots when purchasing product.
• Montor product quality throughout the receiving and shipping process.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and findings.
• Work with internal teams to resolve quality issues quickly.
• Perform other duties/cross train as needed to support the Nogales operation and team.

Qualifications

• Fresh produce quality control experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of fresh vegetables, produce defects, quality standards, and condition factors.
• Ability to accurately evaluate and communicate product quality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to make decisions and provide clear recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel locally to inspect product when needed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Location: Nogales, AZ

Position: Full-Time

Reports To: Nogales Operations Manager

Baloian Farms is a vertically integrated grower, packer, shipper of fresh vegetables with operations throughout California, Arizona and Mexico. For generations, we have built our reputation on strong grower partnerships, exceptional customer service, and delivering quality produce to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across North America.

Position Summary

Baloian Farms is looking for a Nogales Operations Coordinator to join our team in Nogales, AZ. This is a hands-on administrative position supporting the day-to-day movement of fresh produce from Mexico into our Nogales operation. The right person will be organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-packed environment, and able to keep up with a business where things change throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Manually enter inbound manifests and shipment information for fresh vegetable loads arriving from Mexico.
• Enter and maintain information in our ERP system (FAMOUS).
• Verify that shipment information, quantities, product, and documentation are accurate.
• Assist with receiving and shipping documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Communicate with internal team members regarding incoming and outgoing product.
• Assist the Nogales Operations Manager with administrative and operational tasks.
• Help identify and resolve discrepancies in shipment or inventory information.
• Perform other duties/cross train as needed to support the Nogales operation and team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office, logistics, warehouse, produce, or transportation environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working with computers and entering data.
• Ability to learn and work with an ERP system.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

What We Are Looking For

We need someone who takes ownership of their work. Accuracy matters in this position. A small mistake in a manifest, shipment, or ERP entry can create problems downstream, so we are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, and pays attention to the details.

• Ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Job Title: Production Harvest Supervisor 

Location: Various Locations 

Reports to: VP of Production 

Employee Type: Exempt (California); Full-Time/Year Round 

POSITION/GENERAL SUMMARY 

The Production Harvest Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day supervision, coordination, and execution of assigned harvest operations. This position provides hands-on leadership to Foremen, crew leaders, and harvest employees to ensure crops are harvested safely, efficiently, timely, and in accordance with Company standards, customer requirements, quality specifications, food safety requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. 

The Production Harvest Supervisor leads daily harvest operations, coordinates labor and operational resources, monitors productivity and quality, maintains appropriate staffing levels, and ensures crews have the equipment and support necessary to successfully complete daily operations. 

This position also serves as a key point of contact for customers, growers, shippers, and other business partners and supports customer relations, customer retention, and business development. The Production Harvest Supervisor is expected to maintain strong professional relationships, understand customer needs, address operational concerns, and identify opportunities for additional or new business. 

The position serves as an operational link between Production Management, Foremen, Human Resources, Safety, Food Safety, Payroll, Transportation, customers, growers, and other Company departments and business partners. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Harvest Operations & Production 

• Lead, plan, coordinate, and supervise daily harvesting activities for assigned commodities, crews, fields, ranches, and customer locations. 
• Execute daily harvest plans and communicate production expectations, schedules, priorities, and changes to Foremen and employees. 
• Coordinate crew placement, staffing, start times, field movement, harvest sequence, labor requirements, equipment, transportation, and operational resources. 
• Maintain a strong field presence and monitor production, productivity, product quality, crop conditions, harvest intervals, field conditions, and customer requirements throughout the workday. 
• Identify and respond to production delays, labor shortages, equipment issues, quality concerns, weather conditions, or other operational challenges. 
• Make appropriate operational adjustments within the authority of the position to maintain safe, efficient, and productive harvest operations. 
• Coordinate with Production Management, growers, shippers, coolers/packinghouses, customers, and other operational partners. 
• Assist Management with harvest scheduling, labor forecasting, operational planning, resource utilization, and continuous improvement. 
• Promote efficient use of Company labor, equipment, materials, and resources to support productivity, quality, and profitability. 

Customer Relations & Business Development 

• Serve as a primary operational point of contact for assigned customers, growers, shippers, and business partners. 
• Maintain strong professional relationships and regular communication regarding harvest schedules, production progress, labor needs, quality, field conditions, and operational requirements.
• Understand customer expectations and work with Production Management and Company departments to ensure commitments and service expectations are met. 
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer questions, concerns, service issues, or changing operational needs and communicate significant matters to Management. ● Support customer retention by providing dependable service, responsive communication, and effective operational support. 
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing customers and assist in developing relationships with prospective customers. 
• Identify potential new harvest opportunities, commodities, locations, or services that align with Company operations and communicate business leads to Management. 
• Participate as requested in customer meetings, field visits, operational discussions, estimates, proposals, labor planning, and other business development activities. 
• Represent the Company professionally and promote its reputation for safety, quality, reliability, customer service, and operational excellence. 

Supervision & Leadership 

• Provide direct leadership, supervision, coaching, training, and direction to assigned Foremen, crew leaders, and harvest employees. 
• Ensure Foremen and employees understand production expectations, job responsibilities, safety requirements, food safety standards, and Company policies. 
• Monitor crew and employee performance, productivity, attendance, quality of work, conduct, and compliance with Company expectations. 
• Identify training, coaching, performance improvement, or staffing needs and communicate significant concerns to Management and Human Resources. 
• Ensure new or transferred employees receive appropriate instruction and training before performing assigned work. 
• Promote accountability, teamwork, effective communication, and professional and respectful treatment of employees.
• Work closely with Human Resources before taking disciplinary or employment-related action and follow established Company authorization procedures. 
• Assist with employee investigations and provide accurate documentation, information, and witness information when requested. 
• Ensure Foremen and supervisors use Company-approved training, disciplinary, safety, and operational documentation. 

Safety, Food Safety & Compliance 

• Promote and maintain a strong safety and food safety culture throughout harvest operations. 
• Ensure employees and Foremen comply with Company safety policies, food safety requirements, safe work practices, required training, and applicable regulations. 
• Monitor operations for unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, food safety concerns, and potential hazards and immediately correct or stop unsafe work when necessary. 
• Ensure required PPE is available and properly used and employees are appropriately trained and authorized before operating vehicles, tractors, forklifts, machinery, or specialized equipment. 
• Monitor weather and environmental conditions and ensure compliance with applicable heat illness prevention requirements, including drinking water, shade, rest periods, employee monitoring, and emergency response procedures. 
• Conduct or assist with required safety meetings, tailgate trainings, retraining, and safety communications. 
• Immediately report workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, vehicle incidents, property damage, and significant safety or food safety concerns in accordance with Company procedures. 
• Cooperate with Safety, Human Resources, Workers' Compensation, Food Safety, and Management regarding investigations and corrective actions.  Ensure emergency procedures are understood and followed and emergency services are
• contacted when circumstances require immediate assistance. 

Equipment, Vehicles & Operational Resources 

• Ensure crews have the equipment, tools, supplies, drinking water, sanitation facilities, shade, transportation, and other resources necessary to perform assigned work. 
• Monitor the condition, safe operation, and proper use of Company vehicles, machinery, harvest equipment, tools, and other assets. 
• Ensure required pre-use and pre-trip inspections are completed when applicable. 
• Remove unsafe equipment from service and promptly coordinate repairs, replacements, or other operational support with the appropriate department. 
• Ensure only trained, qualified, and authorized employees operate Company vehicles and equipment. 
• Protect Company and customer equipment, tools, supplies, crops, and property from damage, misuse, unauthorized removal, or loss. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Previous experience in agricultural harvesting, production, or field operations required; experience with Onions, Grapes, Garlic, Pears, Citrus, and Peppers preferred. 
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in agricultural operations strongly preferred. 
• Experience supervising large agricultural crews and multiple Foremen preferred. 
• Knowledge of agricultural harvesting, production practices, safety, food safety, quality, sanitation, and applicable labor requirements. 
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple crews, locations, customers, priorities, and operational responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with customers, employees, Management, and business partners. 
• Ability to accurately complete required reports and use Company electronic systems, applications, and timekeeping programs. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. 
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required when driving is an essential function of the position. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES 

• The successful Production Harvest Supervisor must demonstrate strong leadership and employee-management skills; knowledge of agricultural harvesting and production operations; understanding of labor utilization, production efficiency, quality, safety, and food safety; and the ability to communicate professionally with employees, customers, growers, and Management. 
• The position requires strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, accurate recordkeeping, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt to changing harvest schedules, customer requirements, weather conditions, staffing needs, and operational priorities. 
• The employee must be able to work independently while maintaining appropriate communication with Management and may be required to work extended hours, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on harvest and customer needs. 

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS 

• This position primarily works in outdoor agricultural and harvest environments and requires regular travel between fields, ranches, customer sites, and other Company locations. 
• The employee may regularly be exposed to heat, cold, wind, dust, uneven terrain, agricultural equipment, moving vehicles, noise, and changing weather and field conditions. The position may
• require prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and entering or exiting agricultural vehicles and equipment. 
• The employee must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of the Production Harvest Supervisor and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every duty, responsibility, or qualification associated with the position. Management may assign additional duties or modify responsibilities based on operational and business needs. 

The Production Harvest Supervisor is expected to lead by example and support the Company's commitment to employee safety, food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, profitability, respectful treatment of employees, and continued business growth. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Overnight - 11pm to 7am

Join our dynamic warehouse team as a Loader / Packer and become a vital part of our logistics operations! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for efficiently loading, unloading, packing, and preparing goods for shipment while maintaining high safety standards. Your proactive approach will ensure smooth warehouse distribution and timely order fulfillment. This position offers a fast-paced environment where your skills in materials handling and equipment operation will shine, contributing directly to our customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Duties

• Safely operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and order pickers to load and unload shipments with precision.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipping .
• Conduct manual handling tasks including heavy lifting and stacking to ensure proper storage and order accuracy.
• Assist in shipping & receiving processes by verifying incoming goods against purchase orders and preparing outgoing shipments.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace by stocking shelves, organizing materials, and following safety procedures consistently.
• Must be Reliable, Responsible and Punctual!

Requirements

• Proven experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, or order pickers; certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations including shipping & receiving, and order fulfillment processes.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and handle manual tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior warehouse experience is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail for quality control, order picking accuracy, and stock organization.

Join us to be part of a lively team committed to operational excellence! Your dedication will help us deliver exceptional service while fostering a safe and productive work environment where every task matters.