Fruit Inspector and Administrative Support

Pay Information: Salary Range: $22.74/hr. to $31.82/hr.

This salary range reflects the full pay scale for all roles within this position.

Target Starting Range: $24.00-$26.00/hr.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

This position is responsible for the inspection, analysis, and grading of raw fruit in accordance with Tree Top's grading standards, quality requirements, and policies. Responsibilities include timely data entry into designated systems and close collaboration with internal personnel to communicate fruit condition, grading results, and receiving status. The role supports raw fruit receiving operations by ensuring accurate completion, processing, and filing of receiving documentation, including fruit tickets, invoicing, and distribution orders.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Raw Materials Distribution Manager and does not supervise personnel. The position works closely with forklift operators, manufacturing plant staff, transportation dispatchers, fruit procurement, quality assurance, and planning personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Working knowledge of fruit varieties.
• Knowledge of lab procedures and analytical testing.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Food Defense, and Allergens.
• Principles and practices of effective business communication; basic report writing methods and techniques; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Accurately perform basic accounting and mathematical calculations.
• Accurately record shipping/receiving information into M3 software.
• Distinguish varieties of fruit.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate correspondence, documents, reports and other written materials.
• Read and interpret instructions, specifications, limits, and Tree Top's grading standards and policies.
• Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
• Learn and understand processes related to Fruit Procurement and Grower Services.
• Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
• Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Meet behaviors established in Tree Top's performance management and development process.

EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES, AND TRAINING:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience in an agricultural industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of fruit variety is preferred.

Full benefit details for this position can be found on our website https://treetop.com/careers/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: hr@treetop.com or 509-697-7251.