QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST

GENERAL PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC; Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly incentives

Comprehensive benefits: Medical,Dental

Comprehensive benefits: Vision, Life

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick leave

Holidays and vacation

Employee discount program

Employee recognition and events

Résumé du poste

General Produce seeks a Quality Control Specialist to ensure produce leaving the warehouse meets freshness and safety standards. You will work with a dedicated team in a fast-paced refrigerated environment, using the QC app and grading system to assess product quality at all stages.

You will verify counts, document dispositions, and maintain data in WMS/Produce Pro, while adhering to GMPs, SOPs, and allergen policies. This role includes a structured schedule and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Age 18 years or older.
• 1 year in quality control preferred; experience in produce handling or warehouse ops acceptable.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a team to meet goals and maintain productivity.

Responsabilités

• Schedule: Full time, Tue–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and Sat 6:00 AM–2:30 PM start.
• Perform quality checks and document results using QC app and grading system.
• Verify and record incoming and returned merchandise for accuracy.
• Identify and report nonconforming, poor-quality, or miscounted products to Procurement/Supervisors.
• Follow quarantine, release and traceability procedures per policy.
• Maintain accurate product/return data in WMS and Produce Pro.
• Uphold GMP and SOP compliance for a safe food environment.
• Assist with inbound, in-house, backhaul and returns to support workflows.

Connaissances

Quality control

Teamwork

Safety‑conscious

Reliability

Outils

WMS

Produce Pro

GMP/SOPs

Description du poste

Why Join Our Team?

At GeneralProduce, delivering freshness is more than a promise — its 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 , youll help ensure all produce that leaves our warehouse meets the highest standards of freshness and safety. Youll 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 Incentives
• - Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• - 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program
• - Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation
• - Employee Discount Program
• - Employee Recognition and Events

Quality Control Specialist Job Responsibilities

• - Schedule: Full time , Tuesday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM and Saturday 6AM-2:30PM start.
• - 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 companys 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.

Qualifications

Quality Control Specialist Qualifications

• - Age (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 Demands

The 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 Environment

This 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 Opportunity

General 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 Relationship

Employment 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.