Quality Control Inspector- A2

Mastronardi Produce Ltd.; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastronardi Produce Ltd. in Livonia, MI, is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for a full-time night-shift role to ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, packaging requirements, and presentation expectations.

The position involves inspecting products, pulling correct items for shipment, assisting with labeling and non-conforming product, and collaborating across docks, production, and receiving to uphold food safety and quality in a fast-paced refrigerated warehouse.

Qualifications

• 1 year of college education OR 6 months of related experience required.
• Previous experience in the produce industry is preferred.
• Previous quality control, inspection, or auditing experience is preferred.
• Experience working with software applications is an asset.
• Experience with JDA or NAV is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products to ensure they meet or exceed customer specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure product allocation is followed and the correct products are pulled and shipped to customers.
• Assist the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor with product inspections, labeling requirements, and non-conforming product.
• Identify, remove, and help correct products that do not meet specifications.
• Flex between the shipping dock, receiving dock, and production areas to assist with quality issues and inspections.
• Report exceptions to customer specifications to the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor.
• Communicate non-compliant product and quality issues through email.
• Oversee floor operations when the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor is unavailable.
• Monitor recent product rejections and identify rejection trends.
• Ensure product packaging is clean, presentable, and meets customer expectations.
• Maintain high presentation and quality standards throughout the facility.
• Provide training and guidance to employees when required.
• Assist with quality-control projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

1 year of college education or 6 months related experience

Tools

JDA or NAV

Job description

Mastronardi Produce is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our team at our Livonia Distribution Center. This is a full-time night-shift position responsible for ensuring products meet customer specifications, quality standards, packaging requirements, and presentation expectations.

Schedule

Night Shift: Sunday–Tuesday, alternating Wednesdays 6:00 PM–6:00 AM

Training Schedule:

• Sunday–Tuesday, alternating Wednesdays 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Training will be completed on the Day Shift before transitioning to the regular night-shift schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect products to ensure they meet or exceed customer specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure product allocation is followed and the correct products are pulled and shipped to customers.
• Assist the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor with product inspections, labeling requirements, and non-conforming product.
• Identify, remove, and help correct products that do not meet specifications.
• Flex between the shipping dock, receiving dock, and production areas to assist with quality issues and inspections.
• Report exceptions to customer specifications to the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor.
• Communicate non-compliant product and quality issues through email.
• Oversee floor operations when the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor is unavailable.
• Monitor recent product rejections and identify rejection trends.
• Ensure product packaging is clean, presentable, and meets customer expectations.
• Maintain high presentation and quality standards throughout the facility.
• Provide training and guidance to employees when required.
• Assist with quality-control projects and other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• 1 year of college education OR 6 months of related experience required.
• Previous experience in the produce industry is preferred.
• Previous quality control, inspection, or auditing experience is preferred.
• Experience working with software applications is an asset.
• Experience with JDA or NAV is preferred.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment skills testing.
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in English.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint .
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and use measuring devices such as scales, calipers, and rulers .
• Creative, adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Spanish-language skills are a plus.

Working Conditions

• Work environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse.
• Warehouse temperatures are approximately 45–55°F , except in office areas.
• Background noise may reach approximately 70 decibels .
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Position requires working throughout shipping, receiving, and production areas.

Join a growing team where quality, food safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction are at the center of what we do. This position offers an opportunity to build valuable experience in quality control and operations within a fast-paced produce distribution environment.

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