Primary Function:

　　The essential function of this position is to be responsible for inspecting Product, and as needed selecting inventory, to match Customer Specifications. Primary direction for allocations will come from Department Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor. There will be a need to liaise with Shipping and/or Production Managers regarding selection of product for specific customer orders, use existing systems to "firm plan" product to orders.

　　Values:

　　To perform the job successfully, the incumbent's behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Inspect and sign off on product quality in inventory and/or at dock to meet customers' specifications.Support Commodity Supervisors plan to create daily Production and Sales Order allocations.Ensure any rework is allocated and/or firm planned to Production to meet customer spec.Ensure allocations are updated and distributed, throughout the day, and executed as expected.Utilize, coach, and provide training to others within the commodity team.Maintain a line of sight on expected inbounds 0 -- 3 days out.Coordinate and assist in communicating customers' expectations with the commodity team, Production, and Shipping.Communicate with the team issues and concerns for yesterday and today.Develop, lead, mentor and set objectives for the commodity team including formal performance reviews.Maintain regular communication with multiple departments and managers.Make suggestions to Commodity Supervisor for the disposal/movement of surplus commodities.Routinely monitor, verify, and give feedback to Production on their accuracy of product grading.Maintain necessary department metrics on which the performance of the team is measured.Utilize the ERP system and communicate technical needs for improving performance.

　　Education/Background Requirements:

　　Bachelor's degree preferred.Experience in the produce industry preferred.

　　Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

　　Willingness to work independently, with minimal supervision and take ownership of job.Must have strong communication skills.Must be high-performance team player and be willing to work in a dynamic, growing, demanding and fast- paced environment.Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

　　Need to be creative, adaptable and able to accurately handle out-of-the-ordinary issues with a sense of urgency.

　　Effectively follow-up and handle multiple projects with strong personal time-management skills.Proficient in basic computer-use skills (i.e. Word, Excel) and will need to learn NAV, JDA.Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours.Must be able to operate order picker

　　Working Conditions:

　　Combination of office and refrigerated warehouse environment.Must be capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.