Quality Control - Lead

Job Title

Quality Control Inspector Lead

Department

Operations

Position Type

Full Time Employment - Hourly

Report to

Quality Control Supervisor

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Quality Control Lead is responsible for leading the daily quality control operations within our packing and cold storage facilities. This role oversees the quality control inspectors and ensures consistent application of company inspection standards, product specifications and verifies compliance with customer requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and food safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and assist in the supervision of daily activities of the quality control team

Assign inspection responsibilities to inspectors during receiving, shipping, rework, repack and packing activities

Provide training and coaching to quality control inspectors and monitor inspector performance

Ensure inspection procedures are performed accurately and consistently

Perform quality inspections of incoming and outgoing berry shipments including during any packing, repacking, or reworking activities

Verify product compliance with customer specifications, USDA grade standards, company product specifications

Perform routine verification of inspections to ensure consistency among inspectors

Provide support in the decision-making process for the disposition of questionable product including holds, rejections, release and rework

Comply with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements.

Participate in inspector calibration exercises and annual quality training.

Monitor product shelf-life programs and inventory rotation

Perform other quality control duties as assigned.

Travel to other remote locations as needed for support

Skills/Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minium of 2-5 years’ experience in fresh produce quality assurance, agriculture, food manufacturing or warehouse operations

Knowledge of USDA Grade Standards and Inspection Procedures

Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner

Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance, and ability to work overtime, nights and weekends if needed

Ability to lead, motivate and develop employees

Bilingual English and Spanish language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Required to stand for long periods of time

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, push, pull and perform repetitive motions

Must be able to lift 20-30lbs as needed

Must be willing to work in a refrigerated warehouse environment of 33ºF – 40ºF

Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays

This job description is intended to outline the framework of the duties performed by employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all the job’s responsibilities. All our jobs include a broad range of activities, duties, and responsibilities which may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.