Quality Control Inspector (Night Shift)

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to monitor and ensure the freshness and quality of produce in the warehouse environment. The role involves inspecting inbound and outbound perishables, maintaining inventory accuracy, and collaborating with the purchasing and warehouse teams.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years in a related role, with strong arithmetic and attention to detail. Night and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems, with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must be able to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Must be able to compose original correspondence and follow technical manuals; interact with people.

Responsibilities

• Monitors merchandise on hand and ensures freshness is maintained.
• Controls the ripening of fruit and vegetables.
• Inspects quality of all outbound fruits and vegetables.
• Inspects inbound perishable product.
• Prepares reports on soft fruit, bananas, and aged inventory.
• Works with receivers to ensure quality of merchandise.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Arithmetic literacy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any): Night & Weekend Shifts Required

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title:

Quality Control Inspector

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

General Function

Receives, inspects, and accepts only the highest quality produce. Monitors product on hand and ensures freshness is maintained. Prepares reports and communicates with produce purchasing department.

Core Competencies:

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: Group Vice President, Produce & Floral; Assistant Vice President, Produce Purchasing; Group Vice President, Perishable & Transportation; Warehouse Manager Perishable

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors merchandise on hand and ensures freshness is maintained.
• Controls the ripening of fruit and vegetables.
• Inspects quality of all outbound fruits and vegetables.
• Inspects inbound perishable product.
• Prepares reports on soft fruit, bananas, and aged inventory.
• Works with receivers to ensure quality of merchandise.
• Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs special inspections when requested by buyers.
• Assists in training of warehouse employees in quality control.
• Adjusts computer inventory of on hand balance when necessary.
• Monitors aged inventory reports.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

• Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must be able to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Must be able to compose original correspondence; follow technical manuals and have increased contact with people.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. 1 – 3 years of similar or related work experience required; previous experience in fresh produce helpful; Retail experience preferred

Supervisor Responsibilities

None

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to perform heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual requirements include clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and up to 20 feet, with or without correction and field of vision.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: climbing, stooping, pulling, crawling, reaching, standing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

The duties for this position are normally conducted in a warehouse environment. There is constant pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a day. There is possible exposure to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, and equipment movement hazards.

Equipment Used to Perform Job

Telephone, computers, push cart with ladder, thermometer, knife, calculator, and warehouse equipment

Financial Responsibility

Judgment on products received could cost us up to $50,000

Contacts

Occasional contact with store personnel, suppliers/vendors, and warehouse personnel

Confidentiality

Has access to confidential information including knowledge of advertisements, credits, and merchandise costs

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.