Fresh Product Quality Control Supervisor/Coordinator

Silver Valley Farms Ltd.; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A high-volume agricultural company in Maple Ridge is seeking a Fresh Blueberries QC Supervisor/Coordinator to manage quality control procedures and train farm workers. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in agriculture and 1-4 years of experience in quality assurance within the soft fruit export industry. This seasonal role requires great problem-solving and communication skills and involves working varied shifts. Compensation is $21 to $23 hourly depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of quality assurance/production experience in soft fruit export.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing food safety and quality control procedures.
• Train farm workers in quality control procedures.
• Oversee production to meet quality standards.
• Inspect fresh blueberries for export quality.
• Conduct physical tests and generate reports on quality control.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Quality assurance

Education

Post‑secondary degree in agriculture

Job description

Position Summary

Silver Valley Farms Ltd. is a fast paced, high volume farm and fresh fruit packing facility in Maple Ridge. We are currently seeking seasonal Fresh Blueberries QC Supervisor/Coordinator. An ideal candidate is self-motivated, reliable and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operations Coordinator and assist in the development and implementation of food safety and quality control procedures and ensure all procedures are correctly followed from all pre‑harvest to post‑harvest stages.
• Work with production/department supervisors to train farm workers in quality control procedures and ensure policies and procedures are followed during storing, shipping, raw material evaluations, sanitation and compliance with good manufacturing and distribution practices.
• Establish procedures for quality control and work with shift supervisors to oversee production to meet quality standards.
• Inspect the quality and condition of fresh blueberries for export in the field, during the packing process and prior to shipping.
• Conduct relevant physical tests on raw material in accordance to specification and generate accurate and timely production, quality control and GMP reports and records.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree, diploma or certificate in an agriculture related field.
• 1‑4 years quality assurance/ production experience in soft fruit for export industry.
• Excellent problem solving, leadership and communication skills good verbal and written communication (English). Spanish spoken not required, but an asset.
• Valid driver’s license not required, but an asset.

Others

• Seasonal position. 12 months’ work depending on product availability.
• Availability to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends as required.
• Estimated start date: May 15, 2026.
• Wage: $21 - $23 hourly based on experience and qualifications.
• Positions available: 6