Market Technical Services Field Specialist
Job Location
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Employment Type Full time
Category Marketing
Experience Required 2-5 Years
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Job Description
This position is responsible for providing technical support of Chiquita Fresh North America (CFNA) products and processes. This will include current products, new products, and test products. This position will audit internal and external process and make recommendations that promote optimal shelf life of products and generate loyal customer satisfaction. This position will also assist with internal auditing of CFNA Distribution Center?s (DC) to ensure compliance with SOPs and auditing of customer facilities to ensure compliance with best practices. Additionally, this position will provide ripening and DC operations support.
 
Responsibilities:
Support customer training in general and specialized handling of produce and specialty items throughout the supply chain from source to retail use.
 
Provide produce management support for Chiquita DCs to include fruit ordering, forecasting, inventory control, and processing.
 
Provide technical support of custom packing projects, alternative fresh product rollouts, and test projects.
 
Perform customer processing audits and troubleshooting support.
 
Education: BA or equivalent experience required.
 
Specific Experience: 1-3 years in food operations, warehousing, inventory control, quality control, or similar work experience. This is an entry level position so wiliness to learn and interest in banana ripening a must.
 
Additional requirements:
Strong integrity and work ethic
Available for travel and possible relocation
Ability to collaborate and work as a team across functions
Sense of urgency and follow through
Good communication skills
 
Education:
BA or equalvent
 
Salary Grade: F
Job number:090828JN1
About Chiquita Brands International
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