POSITION:
Post
Harvest Analyst
COMPANY:
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
(dba Driscoll's)
CLASSIFICATION:
Full-Time/Year-Round
DEPARTMENT: Quality Assurance
REPORTS TO: Director of Product Quality
LOCATION: Watsonville, California
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
(dba Driscoll's) is the leading supplier and marketer of organic and
non-organic strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries in
the world. A third-generation, family-owned and operated company,
Driscoll’s has built upon the genetic work and innovation of our
founders to fulfill our mission of Continually Delighting Berry
Consumers. We utilize traditional plant breeding methods to create
varieties that produce the finest quality berries. This plant material
is then patented, cultivated in our nurseries and supplied to our
independent farmer partners around the world to grow Driscoll’s brand
berries.
Driscoll’s is the worldwide berry industry market leader, with the
greatest sales revenue and brand recognition in the berry category. As
one of the most differentiated brands in produce, Driscoll’s fosters
relationships with top retail, wholesale and foodservice operations.
Driscoll’s berries are grown in five continents.
JOB SUMMARY
Conduct
research on post harvest handling and impact of cultural
practices on product quality. Applies scientific and
engineering principles in research, development, production
technology, quality control, packaging, eating quality, and
cold chain optimization of strawberries, raspberries,
blackberries and blueberries. Collects and analyzes data to
evaluate operational difficulties and makes recommendations
to solve problems. Develops and follows modeling and
evaluation processes to determine the effectiveness of
current operational activities to determine problem areas
and develop solutions
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires
a bachelor's degree and 4-7 years of experience in the field
or in a related area. Must have a solid understanding of
experimental design and application. Skills with data
collection methodology and analysis are necessary.
Proficiency in spreadsheet and database software is
required. The candidate should be familiar with a variety of
the field's technical concepts, practices, and procedures.
Candidate must have extensive experience and judgment to
plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of tasks.
Will lead and direct the work of technical staff. A wide
degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
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Initiation, organization, execution and analysis of results
of experiments directed towards assessing and improving the
post-harvest handling of berries. This would include
harvesting methods, cold chain procedure, transport and
“in-market” handling.
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Provide
design input and experimental protocol for all new
packaging. This would include setting all test parameters,
test execution, analysis and reporting of results, and
participation and approval of final packaging decisions.
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Conduct,
or coordinate with off site locations, weekly shelf-life
assessments of all berry commodities from all growing areas.
Analyze results and report to Product Quality staff.
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Initiation, organization, execution and analysis of results
of experiments directed towards assessing and improving the
eating quality of all berry commodities. This would include
assessing the impacts of cultural practices, variety
development and climatic variation.
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Direct
supervision of technical/support staff and, in situations
relating to product quality, provides supervision of other
departments or partners (Growers, Customers).
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Completes
and submits written reports accurately and on a timely basis
to PQ Director.
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Trains
and supports the area Product Quality Inspectors in both
strawberries and raspberries and responsible for work
scheduling, and safety training of these employees.
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Directs
post harvest testing situations to determine the overall
fruit quality.
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Participates, and is responsible of annual budget
preparation for Post Harvest Research.
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Advises
the Department Supervisor of any situation that may need
Department Supervisor’s attention or involvement and
supports Department Supervisor’s position.
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Reviews
and signs all time cards and mileage reimbursement
information submitted by the
support staff.
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Performs
other duties as instructed by supervisor.
This job description is intended
to describe the general nature of the work performed by
employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all the
job’s responsibilities. At Driscoll’s, all of our jobs include
broad responsibilities for continually improving our processes
TO APPLY
If you meet the qualifications listed above, we are interested in
hearing from you.
To apply, please
go to
http://www.driscolls.com/careers.html, select
job 1004,
and apply online.
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