Quality Control Lead

Department: Operations

Position Type: Full Time 

Employment - Hourly 

Report to: Quality Control Supervisor

Job Purpose: 

The Quality Control Lead is responsible for leading the daily quality control operations within our packing and cold storage  facilities. This role oversees the quality control inspectors and ensures consistent application of company inspection standards,  product specifications and verifies compliance with customer requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement,  accountability and food safety.  

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Lead and assist in the supervision of daily activities of the quality control team 
• Assign inspection responsibilities to inspectors during receiving, shipping, rework, repack and packing  activities  
• Provide training and coaching to quality control inspectors and monitor inspector performance 
• Ensure inspection procedures are performed accurately and consistently 
• Perform quality inspections of incoming and outgoing berry shipments including during any packing,  repacking, or reworking activities 
• Verify product compliance with customer specifications, USDA grade standards, company product  specifications 
• Perform routine verification of inspections to ensure consistency among inspectors 
• Provide support in the decision-making process for the disposition of questionable product including holds,  rejections, release and rework 
• Comply with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements. • Participate in inspector calibration exercises and annual quality training. 
• Monitor product shelf-life programs and inventory rotation 
• Perform other quality control duties as assigned. 
• Travel to other remote locations as needed for support 

Skills/Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in fresh produce quality assurance, agriculture, food manufacturing or warehouse  operations  
• Knowledge of USDA Grade Standards and Inspection Procedures 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills 
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner 
• Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance, and ability to work overtime, nights and weekends if needed • Ability to lead, motivate and develop employees 
• Bilingual English and Spanish language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) is preferred but not required. 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

• Required to stand for long periods of time 
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, push, pull and perform repetitive motions 
• Must be able to lift 20-30lbs as needed 
• Must be willing to work in a refrigerated warehouse environment of 33ºF – 40ºF 
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays 

This job description is intended to outline the framework of the duties performed by employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all the  job’s responsibilities. All our jobs include a broad range of activities, duties, and responsibilities which may change, or new ones may be  assigned at any time with or without notice.