At Hy-Vee we don’t look for people who simply want a job; we look for people who proudly exemplify the fundamentals upon which our company was built. These individuals are friendly, helpful, honest, respectful and dedicated. Most importantly, they are proud to join in providing our industry-leading customer service and delivering our brand promise of a helpful smile in every aisle.
In addition to competitive wages, flexible scheduling, a generous bonus system and a pleasant work environment, Hy-Vee offers many great benefits to our employee-owners.
If you want to work for a company where you feel like what you do directly contributes to the company’s success and, by extension, the betterment of your community, then look no further!
We now have an opening for a Banana Ripening Specialist – Quality Control Inspector at our Chariton Distribution Center.
As the Banana Ripening Specialist – Quality Control Inspector you will receive, inspect, and accept only the highest quality produce. You are responsible for monitoring produce on hand and ensuring that freshness is maintained. You are also responsible for preparing reports and communicating with the produce purchasing department.
- 1-3 years of similar or related work experience required.
- Retail experience preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, and inventory management systems
- Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Don’t wait any longer, apply today and you could be on your way to a rewarding career.
Primary:
- Monitor merchandise on hand and ensure freshness is maintained.
- Controls the ripening of fruit, vegetables, and bananas.
- Inspects inbound perishable product.
- Prepare reports on soft fruit, bananas, and aged inventory.
- Work with receivers and selectors to ensure quality of merchandise.
- Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.
Secondary:
- Perform special inspections when requested by buyers.
- Monitor ripening area and ripening rooms for cleanliness & proper functioning of equipment.
- Adjusts computer inventory of on hand balance when necessary.
- Conducts tests in ripening room for humidity, CO2, and ethylene levels.
- Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
