Quality Assurance Inspector: Processing & Field QC

Ocean Mist; Castroville (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Mist Farms in Castroville, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector (Processing) to monitor and evaluate product quality across field and processing operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and food safety requirements.

This role requires collaboration with Operations, Sales, Food Safety, and Production teams to ensure consistent product quality and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; QA/food safety training preferred.
• 1–3 years in QA, produce inspection, agriculture, or related field preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid California driver's license and ability to meet insurance requirements.
• Willingness to travel to remote/regional locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate quality inspections on commodities, lots, processes, and equipment.
• Evaluate product quality against Ocean Mist Farms' standards and customer specs.
• Identify quality concerns and communicate deviations from specifications.
• Complete and maintain inspection reports and logs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Food Safety, and Production to resolve issues.
• Support corrective actions and verify issue resolution.
• Identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Follow GMPs, sanitation, and food safety procedures.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

English communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

QA/food safety training preferred

Job description

Ocean Mist Farms in Castroville, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector (Processing) to monitor and evaluate product quality across field and processing operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and food safety requirements.

This role requires collaboration with Operations, Sales, Food Safety, and Production teams to ensure consistent product quality and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.