Quality Control Inspector
About The Position
About Naturipe Farms Naturipe Farms is a grower-owned producer of wholesome, good-for-you fresh berries, nurtured by working family farmers. From small family homesteads to large estates, our growers are defined by their care for nature. At Naturipe, sustainability is the foundation of every decision we make. It is a priority in all aspects of our company and farming operations across the globe. Unique to the fresh produce industry, Naturipe is a partnership between a number of highly esteemed fresh berry growers: About the role: The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for all aspects of the Quality Control of Naturipe Avocados. Our ideal candidate combines technical expertise with a focus on optimizing quality assurance procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our inspection process. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for enhancement, resolve quality issues, and maintain our rigorous quality standards by following inspection protocols to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local food protection standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food safety, Chemistry, Ag Business, or similar agricultural or science field preferred, high school certificate required
- 2 to 5+ years’ experience in QC position with similar responsibilities, produce environment preferred
- Spanish and English written/verbal skills required
- Must be able to be certified as a qualified Individual per FDA specifications for the FSVP, Preventive Controls Rule and the Produce Rule. (This can happen post-hire).
- Position requires proven ability to effectively interface with all levels of management, technical and administrative staff
Nice To Haves
- 2 to 5+ years’ experience in QC position with similar responsibilities, produce environment preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Food safety, Chemistry, Ag Business, or similar agricultural or science field
Responsibilities
- Perform quality inspections of incoming, outgoing product, in repack and in inventory
- Apply company and USDA standards to evaluate the quality of product PTI compliance, and food traceability
- Compile accurate QC reports for inspections
- Full collaboration with external Inspectors such as USDA, FDA, etc.
- Maintain equipment used in inspection process and store in a safe environment
- Follow food safety protocols for specific facility
- Perform AD hoc warehouse tasks and participate in Special Project as directed by Supervisor
- Inspects outbound orders for age fruit or VIP customers.
- Monitors the quality of all product to ensure items meet standards to ship to our customers.
- Advises on quality of purchase products determining if product should be accepted or rejected.
- Utilizes Portal and SAP systems for all processes and documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
- Flexible Spend accounts, Life benefits, short and long term disability, generous 401K plan with company match, and a generous time-off program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
