Quality Control Technician

Amex Distributing Co., LP; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the cold storage and warehousing sector seeks a Quality Control Technician. This role involves monitoring fresh produce quality, preparing inspection reports, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a cold storage environment, possess strong communication skills, and be able to lift heavy items. Join a dedicated team focused on maintaining high-quality standards in the fresh produce industry, where your contributions will directly impact business success and customer satisfaction. If you are looking for a dynamic role that combines technical skills with interpersonal interaction, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect fresh produce and prepare inspection reports.
• Communicate quality issues to relevant managers and assist in inventory counts.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Quality Inspection

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Excel

Word

Outlook

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Inspection Tools (thermometer, refractometer, penetrometer)

Famous Software

Job description

Amex Distributing Company specializes in cold storage and warehousing services for the fresh produce industry. We offer 50,000+ square feet of storage space, with 6 cold rooms and 2 air tunnels. Our warehouses are audited and certified by accredited third parties on GFSI and NOP standards.

The ideal candidate will be professional, responsible, punctual, able to move/stand for long periods, comfortable in a cold storage environment, and possess strong communication skills (oral/written).

Position: Quality Control Technician

The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for monitoring all fresh produce, packaging materials, and documentation according to food safety and quality systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Visually inspect fresh produce to identify quality issues and assist with product repacking as needed.
2. Prepare inspection reports.
3. Remove distressed product, determine whether products need reworking or discarding.
4. Rework distressed/damaged products.
5. Communicate quality issues to buyers, sourcing, and inventory control managers.
6. Allocate products to orders, understanding customer QC requirements.
7. Stage products prior to shipping.
8. Visit local warehouses to inspect products.
9. Assist in inventory counts.

Core Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain good relationships.
• Professional interaction with others.
• Solid understanding of produce varieties handled in a wholesale operation.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience using inspection tools (thermometer, refractometer, penetrometer, etc.).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Experience with Famous Software is a plus.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Located within 10 miles of Pharr, TX or McAllen, TX.