Quality Control Associate

FreshPoint, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking a Finance-position focused on monitoring the quality of perishable products in the warehouse. The role involves data entry of order information and performing quality control duties to support operations.

You will use Microsoft Office, communicate with coworkers, and help resolve quality issues while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior warehouse, inventory control, or merchandising experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Check produce in slots on a daily basis to ensure that products set up for shipping meet acceptable standards.
• Communicate regularly with necessary parties on the company’s status on product quality.
• Communicate with Inventory Control Manager or Compliance Manager and buyers on all quality issues and assist them in resolving them to ensure the customer receives the highest quality products possible.
• Monitor variance reports for accurate accounting of spoilage, warehouse damage, truck damage, etc.
• Inspect inbound freight, warehoused product, and/or outbound product and document product condition.
• Analyze, identify, and propose solutions to problems associated with Quality Assurance.
• Observe all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written/oral communication

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

This is a Finance position responsible for monitoring the quality of perishable products in the warehouse on an ongoing basis, inputting order information through data entry while performing other related duties as required. Regularly exercises discretion in performing duties directly related to the general operation of product quality control.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Check produce in slots on a daily basis to ensure that products set up for shipping meet acceptable standards.
• Communicate regularly with necessary parties on the company’s status on product quality.
• Communicate with Inventory Control Manager or Compliance Manager and buyers on all quality issues and assist them in resolving them to ensure the customer receives the highest quality products possible.
• Monitor variance reports for accurate accounting of spoilage, warehouse damage, truck damage, etc.
• Inspect inbound freight, warehoused product, and/or outbound product and document product condition.
• Analyze, identify, and propose solutions to problems associated with Quality Assurance.
• Observe all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience

Prior warehouse, inventory control, or merchandising experience.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, effective written/oral communication skills, strong analytical skills.

Decision Making Authority

• Verifies put-away and transfer process performed by the day and night warehouse personnel.
• Shrink issues.