Ripening Support

About Gambles

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Oversee fruit ripening from inbound receiving and staging through ripening and post-ripening handling.
• Inspect quality and develop ripening cycles to meet product requirements.
• Manage ripening cycles against demand and forecasts while preserving product quality and shelf life.
• Sort and grade fruit using colour and ripeness charts.
• Coordinate with Sales and Buying on demand projections, inventory, and supply or demand changes.
• Monitor supplies, including ethylene and related materials.
• Manage preventive maintenance and sanitation programs for ripening rooms and equipment.
• Inspect inbound products and support additional inspections for Quality Control as needed.
• Maintain warehouse food safety compliance and take corrective action when needed.
• Keep ripening rooms clean and organized.
• Develop process improvements that improve operational visibility for Sales, Buying, and Operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary BA or BS preferred.
• At least 2 years of quality-control and/or ripening-process experience.
• Previous produce-handling experience required.
• Familiarity with CFIA, USDA, and PACA standards preferred.
• Knowledge of produce inspection tools such as penetrometers and refractometers is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems; comfort using tablets and digital tools.
• Ability to identify produce condition and grade defects accurately and manage ripening stages for different fruits.
• HACCP-regulated environment experience is an advantage.
• Understanding of OHSA and occupational health and safety protocols; knowledge and proper use of PPE.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in cold storage.
• Strong written and verbal communication, self-motivation, collaboration, organization, and attention to detail.

Schedule

• The primary schedule is 40 hours per week.
• Intended shifts are Sunday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., or Tuesday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Flexibility for early mornings, occasional evenings or weekends, and changing business needs is expected.

Salary Range

• The stated salary range is $40,000–$45,000; no compensation period is specified.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive employer-covered health and dental benefits and a company-matched pension plan.