Quality Controller fruit and vegetables | Keurmeester AGF

Fresh Solutions - a Greenyard Company; Waddinxveen; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 vacation days

Fully non-contributory pension

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Fresh Solutions - a Greenyard Company in Waddinxveen is looking for a QC Expert to ensure the freshness and quality of our products in an international setting. You will be responsible for inspecting various products, performing tests, and preparing quality reports.

Ideal candidates have experience in the fruit and vegetable sector, strong communication skills in Dutch and English, and a keen attention to detail. We offer a lively work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in the fruit and vegetable sector as a QC inspector or quality controller.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Dutch and English.
• Organizational skills to manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products upon arrival, during storage, and at shipment.
• Perform various tests on products for quality assessment.
• Prepare quality reports with recommendations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Experience as a QC inspector or quality controller

Job description

Do you strive for the highest quality standards and do you get energy from guaranteeing product quality in a dynamic, international environment? We have the perfect challenge for you! Whether you come from the hospitality industry and are used to working with fresh products, or already have experience as a quality controller in the fruit and vegetable sector, together with our team of quality controllers you will ensure that our products meet the highest standards and arrive fresh every day at one of Europe's largest retailers!

Where will you work?

Welcome to Fresh Solutions Netherlands B.V. in Waddinxveen, where innovation and top performance come together! As a global market leader and wholesaler in the fruit and vegetable sector, we offer efficient and sustainable solutions to customers and suppliers with over 400 passionate colleagues. Our challenging work environment includes a spacious warehouse of 36,000 m², where we process an average of 550,000‑600,000 packages every week. The Quality Control department has 17 quality controllers who guarantee the highest quality of our domestic and foreign fresh products with a strong team spirit. We are part of the Greenyard Group and our location houses Fresh Solutions Netherlands B.V. (fruit & vegetables), Fresh Solutions Flowers B.V. (flowers & plants) and Greenyard Supply Chain Services (logistics). From here we supply one of the largest retailers in Germany with fresh produce.

Your challenge:

As a QC Expert you are the key to guaranteeing the freshness and quality of our high‑quality products. Your attention to detail and passion for quality make a big difference in our process. You work with a wide range of products, from Dutch fruit and vegetables to all kinds of imported fruit and vegetables. You have an important role within the supply chain and our products do not leave the warehouse without your inspection.

• Inspecting products upon arrival, during storage and at the time of shipment.
• Performing various tests on, for example, color (outside and inside), taste, pressure, brix (sugar test), weight and size.
• Checking product specifications, labels and packaging.
• Digitally processing your observations and findings using a tablet.
• Preparing quality reports with clear recommendations.
• Working closely with various colleagues from Sales, Repackaging, Receiving & Shipping and Quality Assurance.
• Supervising various quality control staff from suppliers and inspection authorities.

What we offer:

• A lively, international work environment with friendly colleagues, strong team dynamics and a challenging role in which you learn something new every day.
• Freedom in an organization with short lines of communication, allowing you to switch gears quickly.
• A good salary commensurate with your expertise and experience, based on a 40‑hour work week.
• The prospect of a permanent contract, a fully non‑contributory pension, 26 vacation days and access to a telephone and tablet.
• Direct impact on the quality of our fresh products and our success.
• A predetermined work schedule, allowing you to combine work and private life in a flexible way. The working hours are flexible, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. or between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. in consultation with the team. Once a month you will be scheduled to work on a Saturday.

Who we are looking for:

Are you enthusiastic and self‑assured? Do you like working with different cultures and do you have a passion for fruit and vegetables? Then we are looking for you!

• Relevant experience: You have experience in the fruit and vegetable sector as a QC inspector or quality controller.
• Affinity with fresh produce: If you have no experience, but you have an affinity with fresh produce, for example through experience in the hospitality industry or in the supermarket, we would love to welcome you.
• Work in accordance with laws and regulations and certification: Safety comes first.
• Overview and accuracy: You work in an organized manner, make clear choices and set priorities.
• Communication skills: You can switch gears quickly and communicate effectively about deviations.
• Speaking only Dutch is not enough for our company, so a good command of Dutch and English is required.