Outbound QA Inspector

Pacific Trellis Fruit® is one of North America’s top year-round importers and growers of premium fresh fruit, including grapes, peaches, plums, nectarines, and cherries. We partner with growers in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay, as well as domestic farmers across the nation. Our corporate headquarters is located in Los Angeles, CA, with sales offices in Fresno, CA, Gloucester, NJ and Tucson, AZ.

We are committed to delivering the best in-class fruit from across the globe to our nation. For more information on Pacific Trellis Fruit visit https://www.pacifictrellisfruit.com/

Under the direct supervision of the Quality Control Manager, the Outbound QA Inspector is quick-thinking, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities with a strong emphasis on organization and an unwavering attention to detail. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires a proactive and positive thinker who is able to exercise good judgment, effective communication, and initiative.

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure customer acceptance by verifying QC standards and product integrity of outbound orders before loading, coordinate Birddogs inspections, and working closely with the Sales and Operations teams to validate that the best suited inventory is allocated to the best suited customer.

Work Location: Onsite, Eastern Propak, 800 Ellis Street, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) Statement:
Pacific Trellis Fruit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary:
Compensation will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors, as permitted by applicable law.

Base Salary: $65,000 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works as member of Pacific Trellis Quality Control team and with 3rd Party Inspection Services to note, record, and report the attributes of our products and requires the use of a camera. Partners closely with all sales offices to coordinate allocation of ‘right product to right customer’.
• Conducts inspections and assists contracted or Grower/Shipper QC inspection services.
• Provides oversight and participates in Outbound product checking and Repacking operations.
• Monitors the rotation, condition, quality of products in inventory and actively reports any issues.
• Documents and enters information (e.g., product quality, inventory, re-pack, and reconditioning activities) in computer system files.
• Produces computer generated inspection reports and related quality control reports for all inspections.
• Works with Inventory, Sales, Transportation, Operations, & Cold Storage facilities to investigate and resolve problems accurately and quickly.
• Provides support and backup to other departments to accomplish related tasks as needed.
• Provides timely and friendly customer service.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Quality Control
• Customer Preferences
• Reporting
• Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that is likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position will be considered. Typically, this includes:

• Bachelor’s, foreign equivalent degree, or equivalent work experience in Agriculture, or a closely related degree from an accredited institution is strongly preferred.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred.
• 2+ years of direct or related experience in quality inspection and control within the produce industry is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The knowledge, skills, and abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This list is not exhaustive, and additional qualifications may be required depending on business needs.

• Requires working knowledge of USDA grade standards.
• Working understanding of current Food Safety environment – FSMA and 3rd Party Food Safety Audits.
• The ability to multi-task timely, confidently, and comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work confidently both in a team setting as well as independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and computer skills.
• Team Player, assertive, personable and multi-tasking skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work through conflict and effectively address issues.
• Ability to adapt and function effectively in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to be on-call and to work evenings and/or weekends.
• TWIC) card may be required.
• Ability to travel to port location and inland warehouses/coolers as Company needs require.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.

• Work Location: Office (10%) / Cold Storage (90%) – Onsite.
• Stress Level: Moderate to high, particularly high during the peak season. Stress is driven by tight deadlines, multi-tasking, and the fast-paced nature of the fresh produce industry.
• Noise Level: Office noise level is generally moderate. Colds storage noise level is moderate to high.
• Temperature: Cold storage temperature can be at 32F.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking within cold storage and docks, speaking on the phone, and commuting between locations to work on a computer.
• Sustained frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, elbows, and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and focus.
• Must be able to lift up to 45lbs.

Reasonable Accommodations Notice (ADA):
Pacific Trellis Fruit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact HR @ HR@pacifictrellisfruit.com.

At-Will Employment Statement:
Employment with Pacific Trellis Fruit is "at-will." This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or prior notice, in accordance with applicable state and federal law.