Night & Weekend Produce Quality Inspector

Hy-Vee; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to monitor and ensure the freshness and quality of produce in the warehouse environment. The role involves inspecting inbound and outbound perishables, maintaining inventory accuracy, and collaborating with the purchasing and warehouse teams.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years in a related role, with strong arithmetic and attention to detail. Night and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems, with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must be able to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Must be able to compose original correspondence and follow technical manuals; interact with people.

Responsibilities

• Monitors merchandise on hand and ensures freshness is maintained.
• Controls the ripening of fruit and vegetables.
• Inspects quality of all outbound fruits and vegetables.
• Inspects inbound perishable product.
• Prepares reports on soft fruit, bananas, and aged inventory.
• Works with receivers to ensure quality of merchandise.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Arithmetic literacy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to monitor and ensure the freshness and quality of produce in the warehouse environment. The role involves inspecting inbound and outbound perishables, maintaining inventory accuracy, and collaborating with the purchasing and warehouse teams.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years in a related role, with strong arithmetic and attention to detail. Night and weekend shifts are required.