Quality Assurance & Inventory Control Special

L & M Companies Inc • Raleigh, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance & Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring inbound produce meets USDA quality standards while maintaining accurate inventory and packaging records. This position performs detailed product inspections, monitors product condition and temperatures throughout the supply chain, and collaborates closely with Procurement, Production, and Sales teams to address quality concerns and support operational efficiency. The role also oversees inventory accuracy and helps ensure sufficient inventory and packaging materials are available to meet production demands.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills – including the ability to listen effectively – and the ability to think / respond / react appropriately in fluid situations
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to be proactive and work independently, and the ability to easily change activities and juggle a broad variety of work and still meet goals and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate Excel functions
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Forklift certification required; training to obtain certification is provided after hire

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of USDA standards preferred
• General knowledge of commodity rates and price indexes preferred
• Fluency in Spanish preferred, but not required
• Experience in the produce industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspects all inbound produce upon receipt to verify compliance with USDA guidelines
• Identify quality defects, product deterioration, temperature deviations, and other concerns, and accurately document findings through inspection reports
• Identifies any defects and completes quality inspection reports
• Track and maintain accurate inventory levels for produce, packaging materials, and related supplies, proactively identifying and resolving potential inventory issues
• Communicate quality concerns and inventory issues promptly to Procurement, Production, Sales, and Operations teams
• Work closely with Production to ensure adequate product and packaging inventory is available to meet production schedules
• Support compliance with Company policies and standards, including food safety, worker safety, quality assurance, and established operating procedures

What This Job Offers

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