Quality Control Inspector US

Pure Flavor • Romulus, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers committed to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, prioritizing quality, flavor, and customers by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from farms strategically located throughout North America. With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference and offer opportunities for career advancement in our progressive, vibrant organization.

Requirements

• Secondary School Education or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, and Food Safety.
• Basic understanding of Fresh Fruit & Vegetable regulations, plus Consumer Packaging & Labeling requirements and standards.
• Computer skills (essential).
• Proven ability to demonstrate good time management skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Post secondary education, preferred.
• Minimum (1) year experience as a Vegetable Inspector or Quality Inspector in produce or related industry, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all loads of vegetables arriving at the facility are visually inspected.
• Perform outbound inspections on shipments.
• Complete QC Inspection Reports for each arriving load, including distressed loads, or any load deemed necessary.
• Ensure all inventory is assessed and categorized according to its quality and condition.
• Communicate with Commodities Department to decide disposition then place and release quarantine/on-hold product.
• Conduct outgoing quality checks and/or review the checks conducted by the shippers.
• Regularly inspect finished product and packaging for adherence to standards, when requested or applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information, as well as other company data, including personnel information.

What This Job Offers

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