Job Title:
Quality Control Inspector Lead
Department:
Operations
Position Type:
Full Time Employment - Hourly
Report to:
Quality Control Supervisor
Job Description
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.
Minium 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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Experience with electronic quality management systems
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Punctual, regular attendance; ability to work overtime, nights and weekends
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop employees
- Bilingual English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking)
- Ability to lift 20-30 lbs as needed
- Willingness to work in refrigerated warehouse environment (33ºF - 40ºF)
- Compliance with GMPs, sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements
- Ability to perform repetitive motions and physical tasks (stand long periods, bend, stoop, squat, push, pull)
- Travel to other remote locations as needed for support
What We Do
Always Fresh Farms is a premier grower, marketer, and shipper of high-quality fresh berries and produce, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Headquartered in Plant City, Florida, the company leverages strong grower partnerships and a global sourcing network to deliver consistent supply and premium quality fruit to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers throughout North America.
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