Fruit Quality Assessor Citrus - Nelspruit
Fruit Quality Assessor Citrus - Nelspruit
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Job Description
Our client in Nelspruit is looking for a Fruit Quality Assessor (Citrus).
Duties & Responsibilities
Industry training in Produce Quality defect assessment.
Industry training in Produce export requirements incl Fruit quality and Special market phytosanitary protocols.
Inhouse and/or external training in Quality management.
Diploma or degree in Agriculture Horticulture Quality Control or equivalent
Skills Required
Knowledge of citrus quality and horticulture including postharvest disorders development and prevention.
Thorough knowledge of PPECB export standards and packing specifications communicating client expectation.
Knowledge of Supply chain and Cold chain management and impact of the export handling chain on fruit quality.
Understanding the economics of claims management when arrivals do not meet client quality expectations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel Word Outlook) willingness to explore new technology tools (like
AI) and familiarity with Dipar or similar QC platforms.
A keen eye to detail to identify issues and to prevent quality labelling and handling protocol mistakes.
Good people skills to connect with packhouse management.
Experience Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in perishables export quality citrus.
Previous exposure as exporter representative travelling between packing facilities and depots.
Please send cv qualifications references salary expectation and photo to:
Employment Type
Full-Time
