QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST

General Produce Company; California; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Employee discount

Recognition programs

Descripción de la vacante

General Produce Company in California seeks a Quality Control Specialist for our Sacramento warehouse. You will inspect and document product quality, verify receiving and returns, and ensure compliance with GMP/SOP standards to keep our products safe and fresh.

In this full-time role you will work Sunday–Thursday 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, perform quarantine and traceability tasks, and support data entry in the WMS. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in quality control and a strong work ethic.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1 year in quality control preferred; experience in produce handling or warehouse operations acceptable.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, safety and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a team to meet operational goals.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule: Full time, Sunday-Thursday 4AM-12:30PM.
• Quality Checks: remove outdated or noncompliant items and document quality at all stages using the Q/C app.
• Receiving & Verification: verify and record incoming and returned merchandise for counts, sizes, and condition.
• Discrepancy Reporting: identify nonconforming or miscounted items and report to Procurement.
• Product Control: follow quarantine, release and traceability procedures.
• Data Management: maintain product data in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Food & Workplace Safety: follow GMPs and SOPs for a safe environment.
• Compliance Monitoring: ensure allergen and organic policy compliance; report corrective actions.
• Operational Support: assist inbound, in-house, backhaul, and return processes.

Conocimientos

Quality control

Produce handling

Warehouse operations

Order selection

Descripción del empleo

Why Join Our Team?At General Produce, delivering freshness is more than a promise — it’s our daily standard. From our state‑of‑the‑art Sacramento facility, we serve Northern & Central California, Western Nevada and Southern Oregon, and even export to the Pacific Rim and Asia.Join a team that feeds our communities with quality and care! As a Quality Control Specialist, you’ll help ensure all produce that leaves our warehouse meets the highest standards of freshness and safety. You’ll work closely with a hardworking crew that takes pride in what we do — delivering great food to the people who count on us every day.Weekly IncentivesComprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Sick Leave, Holidays, and VacationEmployee Discount ProgramEmployee Recognition and EventsQuality Control Specialist Job ResponsibilitiesSchedule: Full time, Sunday-Thursday 4AM-12:30PM.Quality Checks: Remove outdated or noncompliant items, and communicate disposition decisions with Procurement, as well as inspect, grade, and document product quality at all stages using the company’s Q/C app and grading system.Receiving & Verification: Verify and record incoming and returned merchandise to ensure accuracy of counts, sizes, and condition.Discrepancy Reporting: Identify and report nonconforming, poor-quality, or miscounted products to Procurement and supervisors for resolution.Product Control: Follow quarantine, release, and traceability procedures for held or rejected items in compliance with company policy.Data Management: Maintain accurate product and return data in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Produce Pro.Food & Workplace Safety: Support a safe, food-safe environment by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Compliance Monitoring: Ensure proper storage according to allergen and organic policies; report and assist with corrective actions.Operational Support: Assist with inbound, in-house, backhaul, and return processes as needed to maintain workflows.Quality Control Specialist QualificationsAge (Required): Must be at least 18 years of age.Experience (Preferred): A minimum of 1 year in quality control is highly preferred. Experience in produce handling, warehouse operations, or order selection is also acceptable.Work Ethic and Reliability: Must demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety and accuracy in all tasks.Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment to meet operational goals and maintain productivity standards.Quality Control Specialist Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:The employee is regularly required to walk for most of the shift. Employee must also sit and talk or hear.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.The employee must regularly lift, push and pull, and move up to 50 lbs.Employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.Work EnvironmentThis position is performed in a refrigertaed warehouse environment and involves exposure to varying temperatures, moisture, and wet floors. Work is fast-paced and physically active.Equal Employment OpportunityGeneral Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, California, or local law.Employment RelationshipEmployment with General Produce is at-will. This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may change based on business needs.*This job description outlines the primary duties and qualifications for this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, or skills that may be required or assigned.