Quality Control Inspector (Night Shift)

Hy-Vee; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Missouri is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure the highest quality perishable produce. The role involves monitoring on-hand stock, managing ripening, and communicating with the produce purchasing team to maintain freshness and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities include inspecting inbound and outbound perishables, preparing reports, and collaborating with receivers to guarantee product quality.

Qualifications

• Must have logical or scientific thinking to solve problems.
• Must perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to compose original correspondence and follow technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor merchandise and ensure freshness of produce.
• Control ripening of fruit and vegetables.
• Inspect quality of outbound fruits and vegetables and inbound perishable products.
• Prepare reports on inventory and communicate with purchasing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Arithmetic proficiency

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Telephone

Computers

Push cart

Thermometer

Calculator

Ladder

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 Title

Quality Control Inspector

FLSA Status

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

Visual requirements include clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and up to 20 feet, with or without correction and field of vision.

Physical Activities

• climbing
• stooping
• pulling
• crawling
• reaching
• standing
• grasping
• feeling
• talking
• hearing
• 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 Conditions

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