Quality Inspector

Pure Flavor; Romulus (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Flavor is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to assess the quality of vegetables received, in inventory, and shipped from the facility. You will ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements and document findings with inspection reports.

The role requires at least a secondary education and may prefer post-secondary; candidates should have 1 year of QC experience in produce, strong GMP/health and safety knowledge, and computer skills. Steel-toed shoes are required.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Education or equivalent required; Post secondary education, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Vegetable Inspector or Quality Inspector in produce or related industry, preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, and Food Safety.
• Basic understanding of Fresh Fruit & Vegetable regulations, plus Consumer Packaging & Labeling requirements and standards.
• Computer skills (essential).
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Steel-toed shoes are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all incoming loads of vegetables visually and perform outbound inspections.
• Complete QC Inspection Reports for each arriving load, including distressed loads.
• Assess and categorize inventory by quality and condition.
• Place and release quarantine/on-hold product.
• Conduct or review outgoing quality checks.
• Regularly inspect finished products and packaging for adherence to standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

Secondary School Education or equivalent

Post secondary education

Job description

The Quality Control Inspector (QC) is responsible for assessing and reporting on the quality of all vegetables received, in inventory, and shipped from the facility. Ensure that all products shipped meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all loads of vegetables arriving at the facility are visually inspected; Perform outbound inspections on shipments
• Complete QC Inspection Reports for each arriving load, including distressed loads, or any load we deem necessary
• Ensure all inventory is assessed and categorized according to its quality and condition
• Place and release quarantine/on-hold product
• Conduct outgoing quality checks and/or review the checks conducted by the shippers
• Regularly inspect finished products and packaging for adherence to standards, when requested or applicable
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information, as well as other company data, including personnel information
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Education or equivalent required; Post secondary education, preferred
• Minimum (1) year experience as a Vegetable Inspector or Quality Inspector in produce or related industry, preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, and Food Safety
• Basic understanding of Fresh Fruit & Vegetable regulations, plus Consumer Packaging & Labeling requirements and standards
• Computer skills (essential)
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Other core expectations as defined by the company
• Steel-toed shoes are required

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility is required
• This job operates within a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; twist; use hands to handle or feel product or packaging; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves walking and lifting, regularly, up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds. Visual requirements.