Quality Control Specialist

AWG Enterprises•Goodlettsville, TN

20h

About The Position

Inspect and inventory fresh and non-perishable inbound produce to verify freshness before distribution to member stores. Maintain on-hand inventory for daily quality and date checks, and answer questions from produce staff and other AWG associates about products in the warehouse or arriving at the facility. The position supports AWG’s customer-service commitment to its members and requires strong communication and computer skills, the ability to learn new technology, and timely, accurate completion of records required by management.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or organization employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts involving discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems involving varied concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Strong communication and computer skills, including the ability to use and learn new technology.
Ability to operate warehouse mobile equipment.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming product to ensure it meets established USDA and AWG standards.
Coordinate with the department manager and buying staff and reject product that does not meet established standards, using the provided tools.
Communicate inbound and outbound quality issues to Corporate and Divisional produce teams.
Coordinate with lumper service and the receiving team to expedite incoming trucks.
Order and ripen bananas, and advise outbound supervisors which rooms to use and replenish for the day's selection.
Observe banana selection to ensure product is taken from the proper rooms and is properly covered.
Monitor reserve stock to verify that proper rotation procedures are followed.
Monitor picking slots and reserve merchandise for product age and expiration dates to ensure compliance with AWG standards.
Inventory all slots weekly and review surplus locations for missing or discovered product.
Examine damaged cases and repair them when possible.
Examine returned merchandise and determine its disposition.
Monitor proper temperature control throughout the warehouse.
Work cooperatively as part of the AWG team, demonstrating integrity, tact, and consideration toward members, associates, and division management.
Complete required records accurately and submit them on time.