Quality Control Inspector - US

Pure Flavor • Romulus, MI

5d

About The Position

Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers focused on quality, flavor, and serving retail and foodservice customers. The Quality Control Inspector assesses and reports on the quality of vegetables received, held in inventory, and shipped from the facility, ensuring products shipped meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements.

The role operates in a refrigerated warehouse with temperatures ranging from 45–55°F. The environment may be loud because of packaging machinery and forklift operation. Work hours may vary according to business needs, so flexibility is required. The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, handling product or packaging, and reaching. It also involves regular walking and lifting up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as visual requirements.

Requirements

• Secondary school education or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, health and safety, and food safety.
• Basic understanding of Fresh Fruit & Vegetable regulations and Consumer Packaging & Labeling requirements and standards.
• Essential computer skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Meet other core expectations defined by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a Vegetable Inspector or Quality Inspector in the produce or a related industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect all loads of vegetables arriving at the facility and perform outbound shipment inspections.
• Complete QC Inspection Reports for each arriving load, including distressed loads and other loads requiring inspection.
• Assess all inventory and categorize it according to quality and condition.
• Communicate with the Commodities Department to determine product disposition, and place and release quarantined or on-hold product.
• Conduct outgoing quality checks and/or review checks conducted by shippers.
• Inspect finished product and packaging regularly for adherence to standards, when requested or applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and other company data, including personnel information.

What This Job Offers

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