Sample Specialist

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Sample Specialist is responsible for ensuring pending sample requests meet customers' timelines and expectations, as well as reviewing and recommending other products that might be of interest for customer application. Position manages a large inventory of re-packaged fruit products and ensures an ample supply of packaging containers, supplies, technical/regulatory documents, and promotional materials. In addition, position tracks sample activity and provides reports to appropriate stakeholders.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Sr. Product Developer. The position works closely with sales managers, brokers, customer service, business development, product development, production planning, operations, traffic and purchasing, quality assurance, external third-party contractors, vendors, government agencies, and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• General understanding of Food Safety and GMP's for re-packaging food.
• Principles and practices of inventory management, especially as it pertains to food.
• Knowledge of sample containers for shipping different types of product development samples without compromising food quality or safety.
• Knowledge of shipping methods and proper documentation that accompany all domestic and international sample shipments.
• Principles and practices of basic accounting, mathematics and scientific weights and measurements.

ABILITY TO:

• Make independent judgements regarding suitability of best product for customer application.
• Act as an internal resource providing informal guidance to colleagues, peers and less experienced individuals.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Work autonomously without supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers and peers.
• Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, provide recommendations, and project consequences of proposed actions/recommendations.
• Suggest improvements to existing processes in order to improve efficiency.
• Accurately perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to obtain a pallet jack stacker certification and use a pallet jack stacker.
• Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Meet behaviors established in Tree Top's performance management and development process.

EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES, AND TRAINING:

• High School Diploma or GED is required. An Associate's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.

Pay Information

Salary Range: $23.30 to $32.62/hr.

Target Starting Range: $24.00 to $27.00/hr.

This range reflects the full pay scale for all roles within this position's grade. The actual salary offer will consider various factors, such as experience and, if applicable, location. Tree Top provides a bi-weekly payroll. This position is eligible for yearly incentive based on company performance.

Full benefit details for this position can be found on our website https://treetop.com/careers/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: hr@treetop.com or 509-697-7251.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable state law.