Chiquita Brand International is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Currently, the company has employees in six different continents, giving employment to people in 70 countries around the world. As of 2015, the company has 20,000 employees. In addition, the company looks to uphold the law in the countries it operates in and has a code of conduct and ethics that its employees have to follow. Chiquita also tries to keep its technology and work eco-friendly.
Jobs at Chiquita
The only job open in Charlotte as of July 2015 is the assistant business manager over salads. Some duties include test-trying and launching new salad products and analyze current trends in the business. With experience in business management (and at least two years in the CPG industry) required, the job is expected to pay well.
No matter what job, however, someone wants to apply for with Chiquita, they must pass a drug screening and a background check. For a job in Charlotte, they must also provide legal documentation that shows they can work in the USA legally. A resume and cover letter are required to apply as well. Other requirements to apply include:
– First and last name
– Email
– Country of current residence
– Affiliation with Chiquita brand and affiliates (three options: current employee, ex employee, or never have been an employee).
An additional portion to the application process in the USA is the equal opportunity information. In this section, the application asks for three pieces of information: a person’s gender, race, and veteran status. This is a voluntary part of the application process to ensure that discrimination of any one for any reason is kept at bay as much as possible during the hiring process. This information is kept confidential.
Tips on applying with Chiquita are general. Make sure the resume is formatted correctly, as is the cover letter. For those who have immigrated to the USA, make sure a green card has been approved or that a VISA is in place before applying.
Current employees are pretty satisfied with the Chiquita branch in Charlotte. One commented on the interviewers, saying that they were able to make the experience comfortable. Questions ranged from behavior to general, but nothing complicated. Others say that Charlotte will not be the headquarters for very long as the company quickly moves to Florida. However, many recommend that anyone interested apply to work with Chiquita.
