Quality Control Inspector

Nature-Fresh-Farms-Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Fresh Farms is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector in our Laredo, TX facility to uphold product quality from greenhouse to warehouse. You will inspect, record, and report on fruit and vegetable quality, working closely with shipping, receiving, and production teams.

We value safety, accuracy, and collaboration; you will use QC One software to document observations, ensure compliance with customer specs, and help maintain food safety standards across all operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Control is an asset.
• Reading, writing, and effective listening are essential.
• Must be available to work day/afternoon/continental shifts.
• Safety shoes are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Check quality of bins from greenhouse and quantity entering warehouse.
• Assess product specifications per customer requirements.
• Check and record specs: size, weight, width, length, color, imperfections.
• Inspect, record, and report quality of all commodities.
• Input observations using QC One and other software.
• Communicate findings in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports for Growers and Vendor inspectors.
• Ensure product specifications meet customer requirements.

Skills

Quality Control

Attention to detail

Color vision

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Tools

QC One

Job description

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Quality Control Inspector

Local Advanced Laredo, TX, US

Grow With Us - Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team!

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we're committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.

Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we're proud to be one of North America's largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Quality Control Inspector in our Quality Control Department at ourLaredo, TX facility.

What You'll Do (Job Specific Tasks):

• Checking the quality of bins from the greenhouse and the quantity of produce coming into the warehouse
• Assessing product specifications according to customer requirements
• Checking and recording specifications, such as fruit size, weight, width, length, color, and any imperfections
• Inspecting, recording, and reporting the quality of all incoming, outgoing and current commodities
• Inputting observations using QC One and any other softwares
• Identify and communicate findings in a timely informative manner
• Maintaining an open line of communication with line leads and supervisors
• Preparing reports for Growers and Vendor inspectors
• Assess the product specifications to meet customer requirements.
• Check and record specifications, such as commodity size, weight, width, length, color, and any compliance issues.
• Ensure product compliance meets legal and quality standards.
• Inspect, record, and report the quality status of all incoming and outgoing commodities
• Work alongside Shipping, Receiving, Allocation and Production to influence decision making
• Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures
• This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.

What You Bring (Qualifications):

• Experience in Quality Control is an asset.
• Working with minimal supervision in a team environment; mainly independent work.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential.
• Safety shoes are mandatory.
• Must be available to work the day shift, the afternoon shift or the continental shift.
• Reading, writing, oral communication and effective listening skills are essential job tools.
• Must be able to distinguish colours.

What To Expect (Working Conditions & Physical Requirements):

• Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.
• Working with a wide array of people/culture in a team setting.
• There may be an occasional need for some heavy lifting and bending, twisting, and reaching as needed.
• This is an active role; time will be spent standing and walking throughout the Distribution Centre.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We're searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference - not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them.

At Nature Fresh Farms,our Core Values guide everything we do -from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:

• Care - We care for our people and our communities
• Challenger Mindset - We reimagine what's possible
• Service - We make things happen
• Growing People - We cultivate greatness, every day
• One Team - We're stronger as one

If you're someone who believes in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact, you'll feel right at home here.

Why Work With Us?

• A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
• Supportive, people-first workplace culture
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself

Ready to Grow With Us?

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.