QA Intake Inspector: Fast-Paced Produce Quality Gatekeeper

Right Recruitment; Nechells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Recruitment is seeking a QA intake inspector to identify that all produce entering the premises meets required specifications and to communicate LOT status and quality findings to the Cell leads and wider business.

You will inspect incoming stock, assign Green/Amber/Red status, and initiate follow-up actions such as blast chilling or holding stock as needed. The role covers warehouse duties and general QA responsibilities within a busy intake team.

Qualifications

• Well-organised and proactive team player with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with other departments.
• Confident to challenge issues and stop products with problems entering/leaving the building.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality checks on all incoming produce per the agreed procedure.
• Inspect stock on arrival and assign Green, Amber or Red status.
• Communicate stock arrival issues to the Cell and wider business.
• Initiate follow-up actions such as blast chilling, decanting and placing product on hold.
• Perform compliance checks including quality, packaging, transport, printed info and stock data.
• Complete clear, concise intake reports with integrity.
• Record shift handovers and KPI/PH issues accurately.
• Cover adhoc QA responsibilities as needed.
• Provide first point of expertise to colleagues within the intake team.
• Complete Dry Matter Testing and Ripening Cage Reports (Fruit cell only).
• Complete day-to-day admin duties and attend relevant daily meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive teamwork

Decision making

Job description

Right Recruitment is seeking a QA intake inspector to identify that all produce entering the premises meets required specifications and to communicate LOT status and quality findings to the Cell leads and wider business.

You will inspect incoming stock, assign Green/Amber/Red status, and initiate follow-up actions such as blast chilling or holding stock as needed. The role covers warehouse duties and general QA responsibilities within a busy intake team.