Position Overview:
The Assistant LTR Coordinator will initiate the ripening process on Chiquita’s LTRs. They will also learn and be able to fill in the LTR Coordinators absence.
Detailed duties and responsibilities:
- Initiate the ripening process. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Enter containers in Chiquita’s C2DACS system
- Manage ethylene inventory
- Meet with and exchange information with Chiquita’s vessels LTR Coordinators
- Monitor and adjust O2 / CO2 as well as other ripening parameters
Minimum qualifications:
- High School graduate or GED
- Physically able to climb a ladder (the height of a container to close vents).
- Must be able to lift and move about 50 lbs.
- Detail oriented
- Multi-tasking capabilities
Preferred qualifications:
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Computer literate
- Microsoft Excel knowledge a plus
- Strong communication skills
Job environment:
The Assistant LTR Coordinator must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions unsupervised. He needs to be able to make necessary process adjustments based on data (readings) and customers requirements. He also needs to be able to move equipment around a 30 acre yard and initiate (start) the ripening process on 20 – 50 containers daily.
Rotating weekend work as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Chiquita Brands

With a workforce on five continents, our employees possess diverse skills, education, talents and interests.Our people provide the expertise and enthusiasm —Chiquita provides big opportunities. Together , we're one of the world's best-known and most-loved brands.
At Chiquita, we take great pride in having a flat organizational structure in which our employees drive our business with unmatched entrepreneurial spirit. When you work at Chiquita, you’re an important part of our global effort to improve the world’s nutrition with healthy, fresh foods. We’re driven by passion and guided by our core values of Integrity, Respect, Opportunity and Responsibility.
Our leadership is accessible for their expertise and support, but it is our employees who drive our business. As a result of the high level of responsibility and expectations put on employees at all levels, Chiquita employees are passionate about their work. They enjoy collaborating with other people around the globe on initiatives that directly impact our products, our brand and our company.
Company Website: www.chiquita.com
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