Fruit QC Supervisor & Horticulture Lead

Stemilt Growers; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term Disability

FSA

Life insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Stemilt Growers in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Full-time Quality Control Supervisor to evaluate fruit quality and coordinate postharvest activities.

The role requires leading horticultural projects, supervising QC staff, and collaborating with warehousing, sales, production and trucking teams to ensure accurate quality information and timely movement of fruit. Monday–Friday with some weekends; day shift; production varies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree fruit and postharvest horticulture.
• Adaptability to various agricultural tasks and environments.
• Ability to operate a pick-up truck on highways and load/unload at warehouse sites.
• Physical ability to perform agricultural work (e.g., picking fruit, moving fruit, using hand tools).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Flexibility with work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess fruit quality, ensuring accurate dissemination of information about quality and movement.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams (Warehousing, Sales, Production, Trucking), external partners (Fruit Growers, Regulatory Agencies).
• Lead horticultural special projects.
• Supervise, train, and coordinate temporary quality control staff.
• Perform data entry and manage record-keeping.
• Other duties as assigned based on department needs.

Skills

Tree fruit knowledge

Adaptability

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Lifting ability

Communication skills

Leadership

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Job description

Stemilt Growers in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Full-time Quality Control Supervisor to evaluate fruit quality and coordinate postharvest activities.

The role requires leading horticultural projects, supervising QC staff, and collaborating with warehousing, sales, production and trucking teams to ensure accurate quality information and timely movement of fruit. Monday–Friday with some weekends; day shift; production varies.