Job Description:
We are now seeking a Technical Services Manager in Exeter, CA. Please review the responsibilities and qualifications below and apply today if you feel you may be a good fit!
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
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Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology, Plant Science, Microbiology, or other closely related field or equivalent.
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Five years’ experience in the post-harvest industry including fruit handling and applied research.
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Must possess or be willing to obtain through the California Department of Pesticide Regulation a QAL license and a PCA license.
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Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license. May be required to travel away from home as business dictates.
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Must be willing and able to lift 40 lbs. on an occasional basis.
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Completes all safety training programs and follows all safety procedures required by Fruit Growers Supply Company. Supports all safe work practices and policies.
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Documents and manages performance reviews of all direct reports.
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Utilizes advanced knowledge of fruit coating application equipment to amend the applications and improve efficiency of the processes required to treat various fruits.
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Responsible for all chemical and fungicide applications in packinghouse settings.
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Knowledgeable with Food Safety Regulations.
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Fungicide reporting to the affected counties where treatment occurs.
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Utilizes knowledge of the harvesting process, transport, packing and storage of fruit and being able to make decisions to preserve fruit quality.
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Responsible for managing problems that are encountered in the processes of fruit harvesting and packing and for suggesting process improvements.
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Recommends and coordinates studies and research that would be beneficial to the packer and shipper.
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Knowledge of postharvest diseases, their prevention, and control.
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Knowledge of fungicide resistance assessment and management.
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Being able to provide support, and advice for compliance for the export markets.
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Being able to provide advising on MRL’s requirements for the domestic and export markets.
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Being able to conduct efficacy tests with current and new materials to prevent and control decay.
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Knowledge of basic fruit physiology in cold storage, de-greening rooms, etc.
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Other duties as may be required.
Skills:
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Ability to handle numerous and challenging projects simultaneously (multi task).
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Ability to develop effective relationships with Company personnel and customers.
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Ability to act all times professionally and respectfully toward co-workers and third parties with whom the Company does business.
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Maintain consistency in work habits and interactions with co-workers and third parties.
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Maintain dependability standards set by management.
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Maintain regular attendance and excellent punctuality.
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Comply with all Company and departmental policies and procedures; alert management to ethical violations.
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Interact face-to-face, by phone or by electronic means with member packinghouses, co-workers, team members, management and other Company personnel on a daily basis to accomplish duties and responsibilities.
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Communicate well with others in accomplishing assigned tasks/functions.
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Work collaboratively with others.
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Cope well with pressure.
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Be service oriented.
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Act with honesty and integrity toward the Company, its employees and customers.
