AM Dock QC Inspector, Stuart

Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC • Stuart, FL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Pero Family Farms is seeking an AM Dock QC Inspector to assure consistent product Safety and Quality by testing, measuring, and verifying raw materials. This role involves performing procedures that comply with stated corporate mission and strategic plan, corporate policies, and customer product specifications. The position operates within a fresh produce distribution and warehouse environment, with regular exposure to refrigerated areas (45°F or below), produce odors, and food-grade sanitation chemicals. The role requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, sanitation, organic handling, allergen control, and company quality standards. Occasional travel to external inspection locations may be required, and overtime, weekend, holiday, and extended-hour work may be necessary based on operational demands.

Requirements

• Good communication skills, including basic written and spoken English, to ensure understanding of safety procedures and documentation
• Basic computer skills
• Microsoft Office: Excel, Word
• A working knowledge of English and basic math
• Ability to collaborate with management
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout warehouse, dock, cooler, and inspection areas for extended periods.
• Ability to sit periodically while completing documentation, data entry, and reporting tasks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for handling produce, operating testing equipment, writing, and computer work.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and climbing as part of inspection and sampling activities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing 5 to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to safely use cutting tools and utensils, including knives and peelers, during product inspections and evaluations.
• Ability to perform visual inspections involving color, size, grade, defects, and overall product quality.
• Ability to distinguish colors and identify product variances for quality evaluation purposes.
• Ability to work safely in cold environments and around warehouse equipment and moving product.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain accurate records, reports, and electronic documentation.
• Must be able to drive to outside locations for inspections; required for dock staff

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Produce Standards, and or basic produce experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Color, Sizing and grade evaluation of fresh perishable produce
• Calibrations on weight scales, thermometers and all applicable testing tools or detectors
• G.M.P. monitoring of operation to assure food safe environment
• Color code enforcement; sanitation, organics handling, allergen control
• Hold and release program
• Rework Program
• Shelf-life evaluation and sensory testing as required
• Paperwork, filing, notifications and data entry for Team site/Quality System
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED