Manage fruit ripening quality at Gambles using inspection, grading, and cycle planning across the Dwight Warehouse and both locations.

Reporting to the General Manager of Operations, this position oversees inbound receiving, ripening, and post-ripening handling. You will align cycles with demand forecasts while protecting product quality and shelf life. The work includes collaboration with Sales, Buying, and Quality Control teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee receiving, staging, ripening, and post-ripening fruit handling
- Conduct inspections and develop product-specific ripening cycles
- Sort and grade fruit using colour and ripeness charts
- Align ripening cycles with demand and forecasts
- Maintain sanitation, supplies, inventory, and room organization

Requirements:

- Minimum two years quality control or ripening experience
- Previous produce handling experience required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Ability to identify produce condition and grade defects
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in cold storage

Apply fruit inspection, grading, and ripening expertise while supporting Gambles quality standards across its warehouse operations.

📌 Fruit Ripening Quality Control Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Gambles Ontario Produce
📍 Toronto