Quality Control Warehouse Worker

Katzman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wholesale industry is seeking a Quality Control Warehouse Worker. The role involves conducting inspections, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Strong commodity knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-house inspections and maintain compliance records.
• Audit shipments for quality and manage older inventory.
• Collaborate with teams to improve quality control measures.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Commodity knowledge

Training ability

Job description

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The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for properly identifying, maintaining, and updating condition coding for all Katzman Produce products. They will have a comprehensive understanding of all quality conditions and determine proper coding based on aging inventory. The role involves conducting in-house inspections of incoming and existing products, partnering with Buyers to determine if USDA inspections are required, coding inbound products, and updating condition codes on current inventory.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Prepare and maintain work records and reports of inspection results to ensure compliance with local and federal laws and regulations.
2. Audit inbound and outbound shipments for quality, and make discretionary decisions on older inventory.
3. Conduct daily handoffs with relieving Quality Control personnel.
4. Follow through on inspections using calibration equipment, completing work with urgency according to company procedures and guidelines.
5. Notify Sales Team and Buyers of products with quality issues.
6. Collaborate with Sales, Foremen, Supervisors, and Warehouse staff to improve quality control measures.
7. Follow all safety procedures, maintain a clean work area, work safely, and report unsafe conditions or accidents immediately.
8. Operate powered equipment safely when required.
9. Facilitate customer interactions and meet customer needs.
10. Maintain detailed commodity-specific product knowledge.
11. Train and cross-train team members as needed.
12. Update operations on USDA inspections and sensitive customer acknowledgments (e.g., National/Blue Apron).
13. Coordinate USDA inspections.
14. Emphasize accuracy in coding and encourage second opinions for uncertainties.
15. Perform periodic spot checks of inventory and update quality codes.
16. Print daily reports of incoming loads, verify condition codes, and perform spot checks.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Good communication skills.
2. Strong commodity knowledge.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Willingness and ability to train others.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Wholesale