Quality Control Inspector

California Giant Berry Farms•Florida City, FL

23d

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector works collaboratively with a team and independently across growing regions, often with little or no supervision. The role inspects fruit according to California Giant’s standards and specifications, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. It involves recording inspection results in quality-system platforms, communicating product-quality information, following food-handling practices, and supporting other quality-assurance activities. The position operates in a fast-paced setting with changing conditions, including cold environments. Work hours and days may vary with harvesting schedules; shifts may run 9–10 hours or longer, and the position may work up to six days per week during the season. The inspector must be able to stand for extended periods and repeatedly lift 20–25 pounds to shoulder level.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in berry quality control.
Knowledge of food safety regulations.
Analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Basic skills in Excel.
Basic electronic skills for data entry and report generation.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects such as shape, color, and softness.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including cold temperatures during berry processing and storage.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Ability to adapt to changes.
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to stand for long periods while inspecting fruit.
Ability to continually lift 20–25 pounds onto fruit pallets at shoulder level throughout the shift.
Ability to work shifts of 9–10 hours or longer and up to six days per week during the season, depending on harvesting schedules.
Ability to work in temperatures as low as 32°F while wearing company-provided cold-weather gear and maintaining productivity and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly inspect and grade strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries according to company grading standards and specifications.
Accurately enter reports into quality-system platforms using computers or tablets.
Follow the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) when handling fresh berries.
Send email communications about product quality to QA management, growers, cooling operations, sourcing, and sales using an iPad.
Assist the QA team with duties such as shelf-life studies, re-inspections, and lotting product.
Receive unannounced customer visits.
Look for ways to improve sustainability practices in daily work and contribute to organizational sustainability goals.
Work safely in a fast-paced environment and recognize potential hazards around moving forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.