Produce QA Inspector — Ensure Freshness & Quality

Socket.dev; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages weekly

Earned wage access

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Produce QA Inspector in Methuen, MA. You will inspect incoming shipments, evaluate quality, and conduct tests to ensure freshness and compliance in a cold distribution environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or 1–2+ years of relevant experience, and can use Excel/Word and basic reporting tools to document findings and communicate with teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; alternatively 1–2+ years of relevant hands-on experience.
• Ability to visually assess quality, color, and defects accurately.
• Strong numerical judgment for estimating defects and quality levels.
• Experience with quality tools (penetrometer, refractometer, etc.).
• Familiarity with MS Excel, Word, and basic reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all incoming produce and floral shipments according to quality standards.
• Evaluate samples for defects and overall quality, including size, packaging, and temperatures.
• Conduct and document quality tests (pressure, refractometer, weight).
• Monitor on-hand inventory and communicate quality concerns to Inventory teams.

Skills

Quality assessment

Numerical judgment

Excel & Word

Education

High School Diploma

1–2+ years experience

Tools

Penetrometer

Refractometer

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Produce QA Inspector in Methuen, MA. You will inspect incoming shipments, evaluate quality, and conduct tests to ensure freshness and compliance in a cold distribution environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or 1–2+ years of relevant experience, and can use Excel/Word and basic reporting tools to document findings and communicate with teams.