Job Description:
The Quality Control (QC) specialist position is to ensure that the products we ship all meet company and customer expectations. As QC you will develop and coordinate activities and programs necessary to meet and maintain quality standards.
The QC department will work closely with our Supply Chain Specialist and our Repack department to help manage inventories, workloads, and help provide better overall customer service.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of related Quality Control experience; thorough knowledge of quality management practices and statistical techniques.
- Familiarity with fresh produce (quality expectations, varieties, case packs, etc.) is required.
- Must be able to lift up to 65 lb. boxes.
- Working knowledge of good delivery and U.S.D.A. guidelines for fresh produce.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- Must be able to travel when needed. Could be as much as 6 months.
- Must be able to safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklift and pallet jack; forklift and pallet jack, certification is required.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- English/Spanish bilingual skills is a plus.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- This position is responsible for the quality control process upon receipt of product (both Farm and purchased), our on hand inventories, and the products being selected for customer shipments.
- Uses U.S.D.A. and good delivery standards to properly inspect all product throughout the entire shipping process.
- Examine product for defects such as blemishes, imperfections, marks, cracks, etc. as it pertains to the company’s quality standards.
- Help establish and define new inspection processes and procedures, both for incoming and outbound products.
- Verifies that the specified dimensions of product meets company expectations.
- Identify causes for the out-of-spec product and then work to improve the product’s quality.
- Operates any equipment needed to perform the job. i.e. Forklift, pallet jacks, pulp thermometers, etc.
- Performs related duties as needed by management.
