Quality Assurance Specialist - Fresh Produce

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. in Augusta, ME seeks a detail-focused Produce Quality Inspector to ensure freshness, prevent spoilage, and maintain accurate inventory. You will inspect incoming and stored produce, support cycle counts, and work with operations to minimize waste.

The role requires strong communication, coordination with suppliers and internal teams, and hands-on handling of produce to uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in quality inspection.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and handle produce issues effectively.
• Experience with inventory management and product handling.

Responsibilities

• Assess produce quality upon receipt and during storage.
• Coordinate with receiving, operations, inventory control, customers, and vendors to resolve produce-related issues.
• Evaluate returns and remove unsalable or short-dated products to minimize waste.
• Conduct daily counts and manage case breaking or repacking as needed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Coordination

Produce handling

Inventory management

Job description

Role Overview: Responsible for inspecting inbound and in-house fresh produce to ensure quality, prevent spoilage, and maintain accurate inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess produce quality upon receipt and during storage.
• Coordinate with receiving, operations, inventory control, customers, and vendors to resolve produce-related issues.
• Evaluate returns and remove unsalable or short-dated products to minimize waste.
• Conduct daily counts and manage case breaking or repacking as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Attention to detail in quality inspection.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and handle produce issues effectively.
• Experience with inventory management and product handling.