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Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Description: 

Markon Cooperative, Inc. (Markon) consists of seven independent, broadline foodservice companies in the U.S. and Canada.  We have been providing the finest fruits and vegetables from the most dependable growers for 30 years. 

Markon is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector to join our QA team in Salinas, CA, with seasonal relocation to Yuma, AZ four to five months of the year.  This is an exciting opportunity to gain firsthand experience in produce quality, while working with the industry’s leading produce suppliers. The ideal candidate is passionate about produce, possesses excellent written and oral communication skills and is extremely flexible.

Markon’s Quality Assurance Inspectors provide critical field-level product inspection to ensure quality and food safety.  This position requires the ability to exhibit independence, flexibility and good judgment to respond to rapidly changing field situations. Inspectors maintain accurate and timely inspection records and participate in the preparation, delivery and posting of educational videos in coordination with our Marketing department.

Position Reports to: 
Assistant QA Director and QA Director
Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Performs inspections in Markon branded fields; rejects substandard products
  • Inspects coolers and finished products
  • Makes decisions and recommendations based on the results of inspections
  • Continually upgrades knowledge and expertise to deliver high level field results that guarantee safety and quality
  • Emails pictures and information to other Inspectors and internal staff to enhance internal decision-making
  • Works with Product Teams to set, monitor and achieve daily production goals
  • Helps research customer complaints, providing timely feedback and/or corrections
  • Prepares quality updates to be used in member-correspondence
  • Participates regularly in the preparation of educational videos for Markon’s social network marketing
  • Actively involved in coordinating and leading customer field tours
  • Relocates to alternate sites/regions with the seasons
Qualifications: 
  • Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the job duties; typically includes expertise in the field of agriculture and food safety
  • Strong computer skills, including database entry and the ability to learn new programs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems independently and with sound judgment
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish
  • Valid current driver’s license and a clean driving record, and participation in DMV Pull Program required
  • Ability to consistently demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness and dependability
  • Ability to be flexible, organized, creative, independent enthusiastic, dependable, detail oriented and driven by excellence
  • Ability to travel - daily routine travel within close proximity; temporary seasonal work in other California locations (e.g., Huron), seasonal relocation to Yuma, Arizona for 4 to 5 months of the year (paid housing)

Working Conditions

  • Environment - Approximately 85% of the time is spent outdoors in both fair and inclement weather, and on a variety of uneven terrain; may work near moving mechanical parts
  • Physical demands - Frequently drive, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stand and walk; grasp with hands and fingers and lift up to 60 pounds; continuously handle or feel objects and tools, see (including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus), hear and speak; key (i.e., computer, calculator)
  • Machines, tools and equipment - Frequently use computer, telephone, writing instruments, knife and video camera

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.  Total compensation includes use of company vehicle, vehicle maintenance, gas card and relocation per diem.  Employer subsidized health, vision and dental insurance effective on the first of the month following hire. PTO accrual and paid holidays from date of hire. Eligible for annual bonus, 401K retirement and profit sharing after one year of employment.
Relocation: 
Yes

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