Quality Control Inspector - B2

Mastronardi Produce; Livonia (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastronardi Produce is hiring a Quality Control Inspector for the night shift. The role involves ensuring products meet specs, assisting with pull-and-ship accuracy, and collaborating with the QC Supervisor across dock and production areas.

The position requires basic college credits or six months related experience, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Training on the day shift is provided.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check and pre-employment skills assessment.
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours.
• Proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with measurement devices is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Verify correct products are pulled and shipped to customers.
• Assist the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor in completing inspections and labeling specs.
• Flex between shipping dock, receiving dock, and production areas for quality issues.
• Report exceptions to customer specifications to supervisor.
• Send quality issue emails regarding non-conforming products.
• Oversee floor operations when supervisor is unavailable.
• Maintain awareness of product rejections and trends.
• Ensure packaging is clean, presentable and meets customer expectations.
• Maintain high standards of product presentation.
• Perform other quality control tasks and special projects.
• Provide training to employees when required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Measuring devices

Inspection experience

Spanish language (asset)

JDA/NAV experience

Education

One year of college education

Tools

JDA

NAV

Job description

Quality Control Inspector – Night Shift

Full-Time Night Shift

Schedule: Thursday–Saturday, alternating Wednesdays
Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

Training Schedule

Training will be conducted on the Day Shift.

Schedule: Thursday–Saturday, alternating Wednesdays
Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Ensure proper allocation procedures are followed and verify that the correct products are pulled and shipped to customers.
• Assist the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor in ensuring all required product inspections are completed, labeling specifications are followed, and non-conforming products are identified, pulled, and corrected.
• Flex between the shipping dock, receiving dock, and production areas to assist with quality issues and inspections.
• Report any exceptions to customer specifications to the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor.
• Send quality issue emails regarding non-compliant products.
• Oversee floor operations when the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor is unavailable.
• Maintain awareness of recent product rejections and rejection trends.
• Ensure product packaging is clean, presentable, and meets customer expectations.
• Maintain the highest standards of product presentation.
• Perform other quality control-related tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Provide training to employees when required.

Education & Background Requirements

• One year of college education or at least six months of experience in a related field required.
• Previous experience in the produce industry is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment skills assessment.
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours.
• Proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work creatively, adapt to changing priorities, and accurately complete tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Spanish language skills are considered an asset.
• Previous inspection or auditing experience is preferred.
• Experience working with software applications is considered an asset.
• Basic computer skills required; experience with JDA or NAV is preferred.
• Ability to properly use and read measuring devices, including scales, calipers, and rulers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an expansive refrigerated warehouse environment, with temperatures typically ranging from 45°F–55°F, except in office areas.
• Background noise levels may approach 70 decibels (dB).
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.