Based in Los Alamitos, CA, Frieda’s, Inc. (www.friedas.com) is the nation’s leading marketer and distributor of specialty produce. Supplying grocery retailers and foodservice distributors with more than 600 varieties of unique fruits, vegetables and gourmet items, Frieda’s, Inc. is also the first wholesale produce company in the United States to be founded, owned, and operated by a woman. Frieda’s is a second generation, family owned business and is passionate about “changing the way America eats fruits and vegetables”. Frieda’s prides itself in maintaining a collaborative work environment across all levels of the company. Please apply for this position if you share our passion.
We are looking for an experienced Quality Control Inspector who will be responsible for performing inspections, checks, and tests on product to ensure that all inbound and outbound product meet standards of quality and safety, under the supervision of the Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisor. Will also be an active member of the Frieda’s Quality Assurance Team as well as a contributing member to the Frieda’s Quality Program.
Please note the start time for this position is 7:00 am Monday through Friday (hours may vary). Please do not apply if you are not available to work this shift.
- Must be willing to work in a refrigerated warehouse environment with exposure to extreme cold conditions (32ºF - 58ºF).
- General understanding of food safety and organic program good practices (GAP’s, GMP’s, HACCP, etc.) preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- Well organized and extremely attentive to details.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Word and Excel.
- Strong math/technical ability.
- Experience utilizing tools and equipment needed to complete various warehouse tasks.
- Inspects incoming shipments for quality and condition.
- Creates a quality inspection report for all inbound produce.
- Conducts regular product inspection in all coolers and refrigerated warehouse space to ensure quality and proper rotation of products.
- Conducts random shipping audits for outbound product quality and condition.
- Assists with inspecting Production packing quality of products.
- Assists with shelf life testing.
- All other duties as assigned and/or required.
- High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1–2 years of produce inspection experience are required. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) is a plus.
- Experience and certification using materials handling equipment, specifically a forklift, is required.
