Produce Quality Inspector - Gatekeeper of Freshness

Shaw’s and Star Market; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly wages

Access to up to 50% earned wages early

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being plans

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, or

Training and development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Methuen, MA is seeking a Produce QA Inspector. The role focuses on inspecting incoming produce, evaluating samples for defects, and ensuring strict freshness standards in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will record findings, communicate issues to Inventory and warehouse teams, and support banana ripening operations as needed. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented position in a cold environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 1–2+ years of relevant inspection experience.
• Experience in USDA or third-party inspections, grower/shipper operations, or produce/floral retail.
• Ability to visually assess quality, color, and defects.
• Familiarity with quality tools (penetrometer, refractometer, etc.).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming produce and floral shipments for quality and compliance.
• Evaluate samples to identify defects and determine quality levels.
• Record findings accurately and communicate withInventory teams and warehouse leadership.

Skills

Visual quality assessment

Numerical quality judgment

Penetrometer

Refractometer

Excel and Word proficiency

Reporting tools

Camera usage

Education

High School Diploma

Equivalent experience substitution

Tools

Penetrometer

Refractometer

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Digital cameras

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Methuen, MA is seeking a Produce QA Inspector. The role focuses on inspecting incoming produce, evaluating samples for defects, and ensuring strict freshness standards in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will record findings, communicate issues to Inventory and warehouse teams, and support banana ripening operations as needed. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented position in a cold environment.