Line Quality Controller - Produce Packing

IMG Citrus•Vero Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Line Quality Controller (LQC) to oversee the quality of packed fruit in our packing facility. This role ensures that products meet our quality standards, customer specifications, and compliance requirements, while maximizing grower returns and minimizing claims. The LQC will act as the eyes on the packing line—identifying issues, communicating with key stakeholders, and ensuring corrective actions are taken promptly.

Requirements

Previous experience in produce quality control, packinghouse operations, or similar environment preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize subtle quality differences.
Effective communication skills to coordinate between sales, operations, and quality control teams.
Comfortable using tablets or digital tools for reporting and documentation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment

Responsibilities

Continuous Quality Monitoring: Conduct fruit inspections during packing using a Quality Control (QC) application to verify that grading standards, packaging requirements, and labeling standards are being met.
Review gradeline and elimination bins to ensure only necessary fruit is graded out.
Verify bag quality, UPC code readability, weight, and labeling (reporting any non-conformance to the Machine Operator or Floor Supervisor).
Communication & Reporting: Immediately notify Floor Supervisor, Machine Operator, Sales, or QC Coordinator when quality issues arise.
Provide real-time updates on grading needs and quality changes so exporters and sales have full visibility.
Recommend actions such as slowing or stopping the line when necessary (final decision by supervisors).
Documentation: Complete Import Bagging QC Forms on the tablet, including photos of eliminations and representative grade-outs for each RPO.
Label trays of representative grade-outs for Sales/QC review with RPO numbers.
Record observations regarding fruit size differences, inconsistencies, and UPC/batch changes.
Process Oversight: Monitor line speed in relation to quality output and report concerns.
Ensure all quality checks support both customer satisfaction and grower profitability.