Fruit Ripener

Sprouts Farmers Market

13h•$71,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Fruit Ripener is responsible for ripening fruit (mainly bananas and avocados) to the Sprouts Farmers Market standards by following the established procedures. Customer expectations must be met for Service Levels and Quality. This role will be responsible for the scheduling of inbound loads, fruit ripening process, daily inventory control functions, inbound and outbound product inspections, and product disposition. These are key processes in supporting Sprouts Farmers Market dedication to providing its customers with high quality products.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Self-motivator requiring limited supervision.
Ability to operate and certifications for electric pallet jack and forklifts
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Ripen bananas (and other Sprouts Farmers Market products) according to established standards
Perform quality inspections of fruit upon arrival, establish ripening schedules, and adjust ripening cycles as needed
Ensure product and location documentation is maintained daily including inspection logs, inventory control logs, ripening room logs and warehouse supply logs
Report any ripening room maintenance issues for corrective action
Review and reconcile product inventories and monitor stock and rotation of product
Communicate with supervisor on issues related to inventory and product quality; assist with decisions on product disposition
Assist Produce Quality Control with inspection of inbound produce
Review current and potential product issues with Quality Control and Sales teams
Work with warehouse personnel to achieve program goals.
Execute and complete work assignments, with minimum supervision and errors
Enter data, run reports, and assist Quality Control Manager as needed
Make recommendations on improving job skills and knowledge

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
Get Paid Every Day!
Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.
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