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Sr.
Food Safety Specialist – Yuma, AZ
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Job
Location
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Yuma, AZ 85364
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Employment
Type
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Full
time
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Career
Type
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Science
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Education
Required
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4
Year Degree
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Experience
Required
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2-5
Years
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Travel
Required
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50%
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Job Description
The Raw Product Food Safety department is responsible for implementing,
managing, monitoring and verifying raw product food safety in accordance
with the company?s good agricultural practices, standardized
requirements, policies, procedures and standards. Food Safety Specialists
work directly with individual growers, vendors/suppliers, harvesters, transporters,
cooling and storage operator to provide technical support and assistance,
resolve technical issues, promote, implement, monitor and to verify
compliance with good agricultural practices, standardized requirements,
policies, procedures and standards for raw product quality and food
safety. Duties include:Audit Fresh Express & Fresh Select suppliers
growing, harvesting, packing and cooling operations both domestic and
international. Implement management plans to correct areas of
noncompliance indicated by the audit process. The management plans will
be developed with the cooperation of the suppliers in order to provide
continuous supplier improvement.Maintain the Food Safety plan and
supporting documentation for the company. Conduct training presentations
on issues that may impact food safety and participate in grower/supplier
meetings
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree and 2-3 years experience in the
produce industry with at least 2 years of inspection or quality assurance
experience in an agricultural or food manufacturing environment. Must
have a solid understanding of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good
Harvesting Practices (GHPs). Proven ability to work independently and
with others to initiate change.Bilingual (Spanish & English)Ability
to travel both domestically and internationally 50-75%.Possess valid
drivers license and can drive a car or pick-up. Possess a valid
passportAble to work outside in heat and dusty environments. Will be
required to walk uneven ground during inspection of fields. Proficient in
MS Office.
GRADE: G
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About Chiquita Brands International
With annual revenues of approximately $4 billion, Chiquita Brands
International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) is a leading international marketer and
distributor of high-quality fresh and value-added food products ? from
energy-rich bananas and other fruits to nutritious blends of convenient
green salads. The company?s products and services are designed to win the
hearts and smiles of the world's consumers by helping them enjoy healthy
fresh foods. The company markets its products under the Chiquita® and
Fresh Express® premium brands and other related trademarks. Chiquita
employs approximately 23,000 people operating in more than 70 countries
worldwide.
For more information, please visit our web site at
www.chiquita.com.
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. requires that applicants
provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen
in order to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are
contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful
passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide
documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S which may be
verified through Chiquita's participation in the E-Verify program.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Chiquita Brands International and its
subsidiaries provide an environment that promotes individual recognition
and achievement. We recruit, hire, train, compensate and promote
associates without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national
origin, disability or veteran's status.
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