If you are looking to join a growing fresh produce business and further your career in the fresh produce/manufacturing industry, Wholesale Produce Supply may have just the job you are looking for!
If you are skilled at paying attention to detail, observing, and take pride in your quality and accurate recording skills, you are the candidate we are looking for!
Location: Minneapolis, MN, local candidates ONLY!
Schedule: Monday through Friday 4am until finished (Will work 8 to 10 hours)
Salary: Up to $75K with $5k annual bonus potential
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform routine quality control inspections on incoming and outgoing products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Implement and perform quality control procedures to minimize defects, reduce variability, and optimize production processes.
- Coordinate with Commodity Managers and Quality & Inventory Specialists to address quality concerns, arrange product return, and manage defective item replacement or repair processes.
- Analyze and report on quality control metrics, identify trends, and propose action plans for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline quality management processes and implement best practice procedures.
- Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to quality control processes and inventory management.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards pertaining to quality control management.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years in USDA certified environment preferred.
- Proven experience in quality control, perishable produce environment.
- Excellent knowledge of quality control principles.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues, evaluate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
- Must be authorized to work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for the US
Physical Requirements:
- Physical ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to perform moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and utilize ladders and other warehouse related equipment
- Ability to stand, move, and bend for entire shift.
- Ability to reach overhead.
- Ability to work in a cold environment for full shifts.
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
