At Indianapolis Fruit Company (Indy Fruit), our distribution network and premium supply chain provide our team the necessary tools to deliver a full-service retail experience for our customers that will differentiate them from competition and provide great opportunities for success. Indy Fruit team members thrive in our dynamic and collaborative environment in this fast-paced and ever-changing industry.

Indy Fruit recognizes the importance of being able to provide our team members and their families with quality benefits as part of their overall compensation package. We provide a comprehensive and competitive package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce.

Since 1947, Indy Fruit has been delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to our valued retail partners throughout the Midwest. We look forward to adding you to our team and continuing our company growth.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in monitoring the entire product ripening and conditioning processes from receiving to shipping
• Assist in maintaining an efficiency program for the most productive utilization of the ripening rooms
• Improve inventory turns and reduce shrink
• Explore and develop ripening and conditioning for additional products such as avocados and tomatoes
• Assist in maintaining a documented sanitation preventive maintenance program
• Practice all warehouse and food safety procedures

Competencies, Education, and Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Complex problem-solving
• Highly resourceful
• Player-Coach
• Organized and attention-to-detail approach
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 1 year of recent and successful experience performing the above functions in a significant produce distribution operation complete with skills in product ripening and conditioning, product quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for ethylene produce products.
• Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Office and common E-Mail systems
• Valid identification or driver’s license (if appropriate)

Physical Demands:

• Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for short periods of time
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Stand or sit for long periods of time

Compensation:

• $21.00/hour

Schedule:

• 7:00am – until work is completed
• 5 days/week with working either a Saturday or Sunday
• Mandatory Holiday shifts

Benefits:

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.