Quality Control Berry Inspector (Seasonal)

MERIDIAN FINE FOODS, LLC; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Fine Foods, LLC is seeking a Quality Control Berry Inspector to join during peak season, mid-October through March. The role focuses on inspecting berries to ensure top quality for strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry products.

You’ll work with an experienced team and may transition to a longer-term role as the business grows. Responsibilities include daily inspection of perishable goods, QC report generation, and coordination with sales.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years minimum experience in a similar role, preferably with berries.
• Bilingual is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect inbound and outbound produce daily to approve quality and verify documentation.
• Create and send Quality Control Reports and escalate issues to supervisor.
• Communicate with sales team to resolve quality issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Follow safety, sanitation policies and rotate products properly.
• Monitor spoilage and warehouse damage reports; assist with root-cause analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Temperature probe

Scales

Refractometer

Microsoft Office

WhatsApp

Job description

Join a Team That Takes Pride in Quality—From Field to Table with Meridian Fine Foods, LLC!

We’re looking for a Quality Control Berry Inspector to join our quality team during our peak season mid-October - March. This role is perfect for someone who has a sharp eye for detail, a passion for fresh produce, and takes pride in ensuring only the best berries make it to our customers. We grow, package, and sell berries including: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.

You are guaranteed to work alongside an experienced, supportive team at a company that truly values its people, its product, and doing things the right way! While this is a seasonal position, top performers may have the opportunity to grow into a longer-term role as our business continues to expand—though long-term placement is not guaranteed.

The main responsibilities for this role is to monitor and inspect the quality of perishable products in the warehouse on an ongoing basis and performing other related duties as needed. Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in order to perform duties directly related to the general operation of the facility.

Main Responsibilities:

• Inspect inbound and outbound produce daily to approve the quality of make certain that all product that is set up for shipping is up to acceptable standards. Ensure that all required documentation is with the order, verify quality, and quantities before it gets loaded and document.
• Create and send Quality Control Reports in a timely manner and report any issues with your supervisor.
• Communicate with the sales team needed on all quality issues and assist them in resolving them to ensure the customer receives the highest quality products possible.
• Observe and follow all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies.
• Ensure products are being rotated properly during daily slot checking and communicate any problems with rotation to the stockers and/or supervisor.
• Monitor variance reports for accurate accounting of spoilage, warehouse damage, truck damage, etc.
• Greet all internal and external customers in a friendly and efficient manner to ensure that proper customer service is maintained, customer satisfaction, and organizational efficiency are enhanced.
• Analyze, identify, and propose action to the solution of problems associated with Quality Assurance.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Conditions Working Conditions:

• Extreme temperature changes, extended hours, and repeated lifting/restacking product as needed. Must wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for your position.

Equipment/Software Knowledge (Preferred):

• Famous, Microsoft Office Suite, and WhatsApp. Must be able to operate a forklift, pallet jack, temperature probe, scales, and refractors.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Languages:

Bilingual (preferred, but not required)

Experience:

Similar position 1 -3 years minimum; preferably with berries.

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

Standard hours Monday - Saturday 4pm to Close.(may change) Days off include Sundays and one week day; but may change based on business demands. Potential to also have every some Saturdays off, but not guaranteed.

May also include the following:

• 12+ hour shifts
• Day and/or Night shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.

This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.