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Quality Control Inspector

Job Description: 

General Description:

  • Download temp recorders from shipments.
  • Inspect incoming shipments for quality and condition.
  • Complete an inspection sheet upon arrival with all pertinent information.
  • Photograph the deficiencies of any incoming shipment.
  • Responsible to determine if a sea container can be offloaded if there has been a temperature breach.  Must inform Procurement Manager and Logistic Coordinator.
  • Upload the information in the appropriate database
  • Notify the appropriate personnel when shipments do not meet our specifications
  • Insure shipments are tagged properly when they need to be held “hold procedure”, “’cash procedure’ or “dump procedure” and place the products in the right cooler/locations/slots.
  • Address all quality related issues and refer any unresolved ones to QA Supervisor.
  • Request USDA inspections if needed.
  • Assist surveyors and USDA inspectors (if inspection was requested)
  • Assist in filing documentation for department
  • Assist in the evaluation of the shelf life products
  • Assist QA Supervisor in quality issues, broken pallets, damaged product or damaged boxes.
  • Report questionable product quality to Procurement Manager and QA Supervisor.
  • Responsible for the QC inventory of each cooler and communication of it to Procurement Manager and QA Supervisor.
  • Responsible for the rotation of the product based on QUALITY AND CONDITION.
  • Assist QA supervisor with the ripening rooms, procedures and tasks related to ripennes.
  • Prepare and select sample products for customers, shows.
  • Maintain the warehouse in a clean and safe manner.
  • Follow strict adherence to GMP’s HACCP and Food Safety policies and procedures.
  • Treat and maintain company assets with sense of ownership.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of general fresh produce quality
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height and above
  • Current forklift certificate
  • Demonstrated ability to monitor and meet safety, productivity and quality goals.
  • Excellent ability to work as a team and self driven
  • Good attention to details and product quality
  • Able to follow directions verbally and by phone.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in making recommendations and decisions within scope of responsibility.
  • Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment from 34º F to 55º F depending of the cooler.
  • Must complete course PACA course taught at USDA website.
  • Must complete QA test. 

Education Requirements:

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Computer/tablet literate and able to use a calculator.

Work Hours:

  • Open shift based on customer demands (day, afternoons, evenings and nights), including Saturdays, Sundays and holydays.
  • Vacation is not allowed from October to January. All vacation must be communicated in advance notice for proper department planning.

Note:
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.