Quality Control Inspector

Sensei Ag; Staples; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AgTech company is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join their team in Staples, Ontario. This role involves ensuring that products meet high-quality standards and comply with regulations. You will work closely with various teams to inspect, assess, and record product specifications, contributing to the continuous supply of premium quality produce. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of manufacturing practices and excel in a collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values dedication and innovation in the agricultural sector.

Benefits

Prescription Drug Coverage

Medical Supplies & Equipment

Vision Care

Dental Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety is essential.
• Basic understanding of Fresh Fruit & Vegetable regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality and quantity of products for compliance with standards.
• Record observations and prepare reports on product specifications.
• Ensure products meet legal and quality standards.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices

Health and Safety

Food Safety

Excel

Color Distinction

Ability to Lift 25 kg

Flexible Hours

Education

Secondary School Education

Post-secondary Education

Tools

Excel

Job description

Founded by global technology pioneer Larry Ellison and esteemed physician and author Dr. David Agus, Sensei Ag is a market-changing AgTech company on a journey to improve human nutrition. Our greenhouse farms align technology with the environment to protect and preserve natural resources while optimizing how we grow food. Merging agriculture and innovation to achieve sustainable farming practices allows us to grow high-quality, delicious produce year-round.

JOB LOCATION

This is an ON-SITE position located in Staples, Ontario

COMPENSATION

$24.00 - $28.00 / hour, Non-Exempt

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• Prescription Drug Coverage & Paramedical Services
• Medical Supplies & Equipment
• Hospitalization & Out of Province Emergency Medical Assistance
• Vision Care & Dental Care
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• STD & LTD
• Optional Voluntary Life, Extended Healthcare & Critical Illness
• Dependent Life Insurance & Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Quality Control Inspector works with the Shipping, Packing, and Greenhouse teams to ensure the final product that we are packing and shipping meets or exceeds Sensei Ag quality standards. The Quality Control team guarantees the continuous supply of safe, wholesome, and premium quality products to customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Inspect the quality and quantity of products going into the packing facility from the greenhouse and the packing facility to the warehouse for shipment.
• Assess the product specifications and test them against customer requirements.
• Check and record specifications, such as fruit size, weight, colour, and defects.
• Place and release on-hold product.
• Record observations into Excel.
• Ensure products are in compliance and within legal and quality standards.
• Prepare reports, review progress and requirements with the quality team.
• Inspect, record, and report on the quality status of all incoming, outgoing, and current commodities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, and Food Safety.
• Basic understanding of Fresh Fruit & Vegetable regulations, plus Consumer Packaging & Labeling requirements and standards.
• Excel and computer skills are essential.
• Must be able to distinguish colours.
• Comfortable working in greenhouse and packing and refrigerated environment (warm/cold environments).
• The employee is required to stand, walk, bend, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging; and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 kg.
• Must be willing to work shifts/flexible hours.

Bonus points if you have...

• Experience in Quality Control.
• Experience in the greenhouse or manufacturing quality role in the vegetable processing/packaging industry.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Secondary School Education or equivalent required, post-secondary education preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

• N/A

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

Sensei Ag is expanding and seeking highly skilled individuals to be part of our team. Experience a dynamic and collaborative work culture as we revolutionize health and the future of food. We are looking for individuals who are intelligent, yet humble, dedicated and genuine with grit and lots of it! Become a part of our team today!

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Sensei Ag is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People Operations if you require an accommodation.