Quality Control Inspector- A1 Day Shift

Mastronardi Produce Ltd.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastronardi Produce Ltd. is hiring a Quality Control Inspector to support the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor in confirming product compliance with customer specifications.

The role requires active collaboration with warehouse staff and production teams to prevent rejections and ensure packaging meets presentation standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of related experience or a one-year college degree, proficiency in English, and strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Must pass Drug Test, Background Check and pre-employment Skills Testing.
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours.
• Proficiency in English language with clear communication.
• Proficient in basic computer skills; experience with JDA or NAV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all product meets or exceeds customer specifications.
• Ensure allocation is followed, validate correct product is pulled and shipped to customer.
• Assist Quality Control Inspection Supervisor to ensure inspections are performed and non-conforming product is corrected.
• Flex between shipping dock, receiving dock and production to assist quality issues.
• Report exceptions to customer specifications to Quality Control Inspection Supervisor.
• Send out Quality Issues Emails for Non-Compliant Product.
• Oversee floor operations when supervisor is unavailable.
• Remember recent rejections and rejection trends.
• Ensure product packaging is presentable for customers.
• Ensure presentation is of highest standards.
• Perform other QC related tasks or special projects.
• Provide training when required.

Skills

Quality inspection

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Spanish (asset)

English proficiency

Measuring devices

Education

1 Year College Degree

6 Months experience in related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

JDA

NAV

Job description

Rotational Full Time Day Shift: 3 Day & 4 Day Week: 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Primary Function:
The Quality Control Inspector will assist Quality Control Inspection Supervisor with all daily activities and to ensure that all
product meets customer specifications. This position collaborates with the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor, and
other warehouse personnel to proactively prevent rejections.
Values: To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of
all Mastronardi Produce employee’s: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure that all product meets or exceeds customer specifications.
• Ensure allocation is followed, validate correct product is pulled and shipped to customer.
• Assist Quality Control Inspection Supervisor to ensure that all product inspections are being performed, labeling specification are adhered to, and non-conformance product is pulled and corrected.
• Flex Between the shipping dock, receiving dock and production to assist Quality Control Inspection Supervisor with Quality issues and/or inspections.
• Report any exceptions to the customer specifications to Quality Control Inspection Supervisor.
• Send out Quality Issues Emails for Non-Compliant Product.
• Oversee floor operations when the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor is unavailable.
• Remember recent rejections and rejection trends.
• Ensure Product packaging is in presentable condition for our customers.
• Ensure Presentation is of highest standards.
• Performs any other Quality Control related tasks or special projects as assigned.
• Provide training when required.

Education/Background Requirements

• 1 Year College degree or 6 Months year of experience in a related field required.
• Previous experience in produce industry preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Must pass Drug Test, Background Check and pre-employment Skills Testing.
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours.
• Proficiency in use of English language with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Proficient in computer-use skills (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Need to be creative, adaptable and able to accurately work with a sense of urgency.
• Spanish as a second language would be an asset.
• Inspection/audit experiences, working in software applications are considered assets.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, JDA or NAV experience preferred.
• Ability to use and read measuring devices such as scales, calipers, ruler.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• Environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperatures range is 45-55 degrees (except office areas). The background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 35 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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