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Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Altar Produce LLC With a focus on customer service, our company offers high-quality, farm-fresh produce.

Come grow your career in healthy living with a rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

Altar Produce LLC is hiring a Quality Control Clerk at their office in Calexico, CA.

The Quality Control Clerk works under the direction of the Quality Control coordinator and in administrating the quality control program of Altar Produce LLC based on company quality standards. This position focuses on assisting with the inspection of incoming and outbound loads to ensure the product meets company standards and communicating issues and concerns to the QC Coordinator and salespersons.

The majority of time spent in this position involves working on the warehouse floor assisting with the inspection of agricultural commodities such as Asparagus, Green Onions, Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, and other perishable products in order to maintain the standards of quality.

Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • Keep a record of quality, temperatures, diameters, test result data, in order to maintain shipping, receiving records and files
  • Count or estimate quantities of products received
  • Ensure proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of the facility
  • Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors, pursuant to company procedures or as instructed
  • Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify Quality Control Coordinator of discrepancies or shortages
  • Examine products and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets.
  • Inspect all inbound trucks for signs of pests and rodents before unloading.
  • Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping. Identify any issues to Quality Control management
  • Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to the Quality Control Coordinator any violations
  • Responsible for proper rotation for all product inventory and various perishable items
  • Perform daily quality inspections for all perishable items
  • Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated products from pick and reserve slots
  • Observe temperatures within cooler and cases and report failures to management
  • Communicate with Salespersons all quality issues and assist them in resolving them to ensure the customer receives the highest quality products possible
  • Analyze, identify, and propose action to the solution of problems associated with Quality Assurance
  • Pay close attention to damaged or inferior product

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities & Physical Requirements)

  • 1-2 years produce or other perishable receiving and inspection experience, knowledge of USDA grades and standards, and 1-2 years in shipping and receiving
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to operate an electric pallet jack
  • Ability to work well without close supervision
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task with strong organization skills
  • Basic proficiency with MS Office and Internet applications

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Altar Produce LLC management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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