Sunkist Research & Technical Services

JBT Corporation is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food processing and air transportation industries. We design, manufacture, test and service technologically sophisticated systems and products for customers through our JBT FoodTech and JBT AeroTech segments. JBT FoodTech is a leading supplier of integrated food processing solutions. From single machines to complete processing lines, we enhance value and capture quality, nutrition and taste in food products. JBT AeroTech is a leading supplier of ground support and gate equipment as well as services to airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handlers and the military. From touchdown to takeoff, we deliver the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO).

Produce Traceability Labeling Solution◦IDTechnology Print/Apply ◦Markem-Imaje Inkjet. Vision System integrated by Vision Sort ◦One centralized application of data, vision, and controL◦PLU database for commodity/variety selection and correlation with GTIN◦Customizable Lot Number, default or per packstyle, even per size, on the fly◦Box recognition by label or other box features Produce size by check mark or OCR (Optical Character Recognition)◦Dynamic placement of labels both horizontally and vertically on the fly, on a packstyle basis◦Downstream diverter Integration High precision checkbox detection for produce size, detects pencil marks in boxes smaller than 1/4" square, black ink marks as small as 1/8" square.◦Text alerts automatically sent to maintenance or operational personnel for label low, label out, printer offline, system out of sync, workforce tally errors, and more possible◦Ad-Hoc text messaging to personnel listed in the "Alert" system i.e. operator can send a typed in message to maintenance or operational personnel via text messaging◦System changes such as produce run configuration (even vision system settings!) can be made on the fly, during operation without stopping the process or product flow. Click download and about 3 seconds later your changes have taken effect◦Packer productivity or piece-work monitoring via barcode reader or OCR◦Report generator can produce an Excel file which can be emailed out directly from the Vision Sort system ◦Conveyor justifies and indexes boxes in one unit and can be adjusted up to 160 fpm◦Unicode character support (Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic for example)◦Custom integration with existing I.T. infrastructure•Services◦We provide complete system installation, set up, integration, and configuration

Cold Calling on new Customers and areas Prepare and meet annual forecast & budget Working on expanding territories into Avocado, Cherry, Sorting & complete packlines Prepare proposals and finalize contracts Work with our Design and Service teams to improve customer service Specify and recommend Electronic Grading & Sizing for Citrus, Stonefruit, Avocadoes, Tomatoes and other various commodities Introduce Near Infrared technology to the fruit & vegetable market in the US, This technology gives packers the ability to get Internal Quality of their product while packing without harming any commodity.

Maintained and increased Customer base Promoted new generation grading technology to California & Texas citrus packers Prepared proposals & contracts Worked on lease and purchase options for Sunkist equipment Prepared and met annual forecast Grading & Sizing for the Citrus industry

Supervised shop and field crew. Ordered and recommended application equipment and chemicals Customer relations liaison between service crew and customers Organized employee schedules and work loads In charge of Inventory of parts and equipment Reported monthly and annual chemical consumption Maintained equipment and application of chemicals Coverage area

Overhauled packinghouse equipment Mixed fungicides and waxes for Citrus, Cherry and Stonefruit treatment Delivered chemicals and equipment Completed daily customer reports

Supervised crew of up to 60 employees Established a quality control team Recommended tooling and procedures for machining fasteners Coordinated schedules and shift changes Estimated man hours for orders Trained new employees