Quality Control

Exp. Group. LLC; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Exp. Group. LLC is seeking a quality inspector for fresh produce to ensure conformance with customer and supplier specifications.

You will inspect during receiving and processing, approve or reject nonconforming lots, document findings, and support internal and external audits to maintain high quality standards. Responsibilities include monitoring storage conditions, communicating with warehouse and production teams, and ensuring products are in optimal condition before shipping.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fresh produce ripeness, shelf life, and common defects.
• Understanding of food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and in cold environments.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product quality upon receiving, verifying condition, maturity, color, size, firmness, defects, decay, and temperature.
• Approve or reject product that does not meet quality requirements.
• Document quality findings, shrink, rejections, and rework.
• Report quality issues and deviations to supervisors, purchasing, or operations teams.

Skills

Fresh produce knowledge

Food safety standards

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Team communication

Pressure tolerance

Cold environments

Job description

• Inspect product quality upon receiving, verifying condition, maturity, color, size, firmness, defects, decay, and temperature.
• Ensure products meet customer and supplier specifications.
• Monitor storage conditions, including temperature, humidity, and FIFO rotation.
• Inspect product during processing operations (repack, sorting, and packing) to maintain quality standards.
• Approve or reject product that does not meet quality requirements.
• Document quality findings, shrink, rejections, and rework.
• Report quality issues and deviations to supervisors, purchasing, or operations teams.
• Verify compliance with Good Handling Practices (GHP) and employee hygiene standards.
• Support internal and external audits (FDA, USDA, Primus, etc.).
• Ensure product is in optimal condition prior to shipping and distribution.

Daily Activities:

• Visual and physical inspection of fruits and vegetables.
• Use of thermometers, quality checklists, and inspection forms.
• Review of pallets, cartons, labeling, and product condition.
• Constant communication with warehouse, production, and supervisory staff.
• Follow-up on held or rejected product.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of fresh produce (ripeness, shelf life, and common defects).
• Understanding of food safety and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in cold environments.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Teamwork and effective communication.