Night Produce QC Inspector & HACCP Compliance Lead

Ahold Delhaize USA; Assonet (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Quality Assurance & Safety professional for the Assonet, MA distribution center. You will perform hands-on inspections of inbound deliveries, ensure compliance with FDA/USDA codes, and support ongoing quality programs across multiple commodities.

You will analyze quality data, communicate findings to buyers and merchandisers, and help maintain a safe, compliant working environment in a refrigerated distribution setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision and able to work in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience as produce, meat, or seafood manager or produce receiving associate.
• Knowledge of USDA standards and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete Food Protection Manager Certification & Seafood HACCP Certification training.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on inspections of inbound deliveries to ensure quality, condition, compliance with federal, state, local and company requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procurement specifications, FDA/USDA rules and regulations.
• Conduct detailed produce quality evaluations and report results to commodity buyers and merchandisers.
• Conduct Seafood HACCP inspections and complete required records.
• Oversee banana ripening processes and report results to buyers and associates; drive continuous improvement.
• Inspect banana ripening rooms regularly to ensure cleanliness and standards.
• Monitor daily surveillance and aged inventory in produce storage to ensure freshness and correct rotation.
• Conduct daily code date inspections to ensure proper rotation and shelf-life compliance.
• Record preventative controls monitoring; report findings and initiate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with buyers to enforce quality specs on incoming products.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Produce/Seafood management experience

USDA standards knowledge

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Quality Assurance & Safety professional for the Assonet, MA distribution center. You will perform hands-on inspections of inbound deliveries, ensure compliance with FDA/USDA codes, and support ongoing quality programs across multiple commodities.

You will analyze quality data, communicate findings to buyers and merchandisers, and help maintain a safe, compliant working environment in a refrigerated distribution setting.