Quality Control Inspector

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Chariton, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Quality Control Inspector FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function Receives, inspects, and accepts only the highest quality produce. Monitors product on hand and ensures freshness is maintained. Prepares reports and communicates with produce purchasing department. Core Competencies: Partnerships Growth mindset Results oriented Customer focused Professionalism

Requirements

• Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must be able to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Must be able to compose original correspondence; follow technical manuals and have increased contact with people.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 – 3 years of similar or related work experience required; previous experience in fresh produce helpful
• Must be physically able to perform heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual requirements include clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and up to 20 feet, with or without correction and field of vision.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: climbing, stooping, pulling, crawling, reaching, standing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

• Retail experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitors merchandise on hand and ensures freshness is maintained.
• Controls the ripening of fruit and vegetables.
• Inspects quality of all outbound fruits and vegetables.
• Inspects inbound perishable product.
• Prepares reports on soft fruit, bananas, and aged inventory.
• Works with receivers to ensure quality of merchandise.
• Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.
• Performs special inspections when requested by buyers.
• Assists in training of warehouse employees in quality control.
• Adjusts computer inventory of on hand balance when necessary.
• Monitors aged inventory reports.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees