Fresh Produce Quality Inspector

Pure Flavor; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Hothouse Foods LLC in Edinburg, TX, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to assess and report on the quality of all vegetables received, in inventory, and shipped.

The role requires inspecting loads, completing QC inspection reports, classifying inventory by quality, and ensuring packaging and labeling meet standards.

You will work in a refrigerated facility, wear steel-toed shoes, and join a team committed to GMP, health and safety, and equal opportunity practices.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Education or equivalent required; Post secondary education, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Vegetable Inspector or Quality Inspector in produce or related industry, preferred.
• 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.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all loads of vegetables arriving at the facility are visually inspected; Perform outbound inspections on shipments.
• Complete QC Inspection Reports for each arriving load, including distressed loads, or any load we deem necessary.
• Ensure all inventory is assessed and categorized according to its quality and condition.
• Place and release quarantine/on-hold product.
• Conduct outgoing quality checks and/or review the checks conducted by the shippers.
• Regularly inspect finished products and packaging for adherence to standards, when requested or applicable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Fast-paced work

Safety awareness

Education

Secondary School Education or equivalent

Postsecondary education preferred

Job description

Pure Hothouse Foods LLC in Edinburg, TX, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to assess and report on the quality of all vegetables received, in inventory, and shipped.

The role requires inspecting loads, completing QC inspection reports, classifying inventory by quality, and ensuring packaging and labeling meet standards.

You will work in a refrigerated facility, wear steel-toed shoes, and join a team committed to GMP, health and safety, and equal opportunity practices.