Quality Control

Charlie's Produce; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlie's Produce, located in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a dedicated warehouse staff member responsible for inspecting the quality of inventory and ensuring food safety Compliance. The ideal candidate possesses at least one year of warehouse shipping experience and excellent communication skills.

This role includes participating in audits and collaborating with various departments to maintain high standards of product quality. Flexibility and the ability to lift heavy items are essential for success in this safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in warehouse shipping and handling preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect overall quality of inventories in the warehouse.
• Work with Warehouse staff to check back-stock products.
• Assist with internal and external quality audits.

Skills

Warehouse shipping and handling experience

WMS AS 400

Microsoft Office skills

Inventory management

Communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Walk the warehouse and cold rooms (including the Repack and Partials room) multiple times daily, inspecting the overall quality of all inventories in the facility. This includes opening cases, checking receiving dates, and proper case rotation in the pick slots.
• Work with Warehouse staff to check back‑stock products on upper‑tier racking.
• Work with Sales and Buying departments to recommend movement of product to the Repack Department and/or clearance.
• Work closely with Buyers, QA, and Operations to communicate needs and opportunities.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits. Assist with third‑party and customer audits to obtain or maintain certifications.
• Report to management on quality and food‑safety issues and trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in warehouse shipping and handling, preferred.
• Experience with WMS AS 400.
• Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Inventory management experience is a plus.
• Must be able to safely operate all warehouse equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of the fresh produce or perishables industry.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and follow through on projects.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and short deadlines.
• Critical thinking skills and logical reasoning to assess alternatives, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
• Strong communication skills with all management levels internally and externally.
• Adaptability and flexibility to react quickly to changing requirements while maintaining good communication.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and reach regularly.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and days, including weekends and holidays.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety‑sensitive position.

This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1‑B sponsorships at this time.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.