Quality Control Inspector

A family owned grower/shipper of berries, founded in 1979, Central West is a diversified vertically integrated company located in Santa Maria, Ca growing and selling Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries and Blackberries. This rapidly growing company specializing in conventional and organic berries and needs sales support to maintain the excellent customer service that has contributed to the sustained growth of the company.‍

Summary/Objective:‍

This person will perform inspections of all products at receiving/ shipping point. Maintain and execute Quality Programs/Procedures for Central West Produce in Santa Maria.‍

Essential Functions:

Oversee all aspects of inspections at the cooler when fruit arrives.· Help Sales and Management implement, and maintain all Quality related programs, standards, and procedures across the berry category.· Lot out certain fruit for specific orders coordinated with the sales department.· Monitor and respond to quality indicators, pass on information to sales department.· Communicate with QA manager any issues related to quality specific to certain ranches or growers· Track inventory quality and communicate post-harvest concerns before shipping.· Provide recommendations to sales office based on field product quality.· Help with packout procedures coordinated with the sales department.· Provide recommendations to management in relation to QA compliance.· Understand and track customer complaints. Determine common root causes and help provide solutions, working with entire QA team.· Maintain and follow all QA SOP’s‍

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to drive short or long distance, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, in accordance with applicable law.‍

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a non-exempt, hourly position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Saturday. Work schedules may vary based on operational needs, including weekends and extended hours during peak season.‍

Minimum Qualifications:

Experiences inspecting fresh produce, preferably berries.· Ability to use USDA and/or customer specifications to grade berries based on quality and condition.· Understanding of how to use tools such as caliper, refractometer, durometer and others.· Availability to travel within California and other states as needed. All work-related travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy and California Labor Code Section 2802.· Bi-lingual, Spanish and English· Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation.‍

Other Duties‍

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth. If you are a motivated individual, we encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit.Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersectional identities, medical condition, reproductive health decision making, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification.Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person‍

Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour

‍Location: 3250 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455