On-Site Produce QC & Warehouse Liaison

Family Tree Farms Marketing LLC; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Tree Farms Marketing LLC seeks a dedicated Outside Warehouse Liaison / QC to serve as on-site representative at a third-party warehouse, performing quality control and operational support for fresh produce, primarily blueberries and blackberries.

The role involves on-site inspections, documenting findings, monitoring inbound transfers, and communicating concerns to the FTF team. Travel to occasional locations may be required based on seasonal needs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in fresh produce, quality control, warehouse operations, agriculture, receiving, packing, or a related environment is preferred but not required.
• Experience with blueberries, blackberries, or other fresh berries is a significant plus.
• Ability to work independently, recognize and communicate problems, accurately document findings, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to learn and consistently apply FTF quality standards and use mobile applications, email, and other company technology.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred but not required.
• A college degree is not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of fresh produce using Family Tree Farms standards and inspection procedures.
• Evaluate product for quality, condition, size, appearance, temperature, packaging condition, and other applicable quality characteristics.
• Document inspections in the designated FTF QC application, including measurements, observations, photographs, and supporting information.
• Promptly communicate significant quality concerns and recommend additional review or action when appropriate.
• Monitor expected inbound transfers from Mexico, coordinate with warehouse receiving, and be present for key arrivals as needed.
• Perform inbound QC inspections and communicate delays, shortages, damage, temperature concerns, or quality issues to the appropriate FTF team members.
• Provide on-site QC oversight during approved repacking or reconditioning activities as assigned.
• Observe warehouse activities involving FTF product and communicate operational concerns, service issues, or deviations from expected processes.
• Proactively identify recurring quality or operational issues and communicate observations and potential improvements to the appropriate FTF team members.
• Assist remote FTF teams with physical verification of product, quantities, pallet locations, holds, condition, or other inventory questions as requested.
• Communicate with warehouse personnel regarding product movement, special handling, arrivals, and other operational needs.
• Provide additional oversight of outbound shipments or other warehouse activities when requested by Family Tree Farms.
• Maintain professional working relationships with warehouse personnel, FTF employees, carriers, inspectors, and other business partners.
• Perform other QC, warehouse liaison, operational support, reporting, data review, and related duties as assigned.
• Provide QC or operational support for other commodities, including mangoes, based on seasonal business needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Mobile apps

Job description

Family Tree Farms Marketing LLC seeks a dedicated Outside Warehouse Liaison / QC to serve as on-site representative at a third-party warehouse, performing quality control and operational support for fresh produce, primarily blueberries and blackberries.

The role involves on-site inspections, documenting findings, monitoring inbound transfers, and communicating concerns to the FTF team. Travel to occasional locations may be required based on seasonal needs.