QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST
About The Position
At General Produce, delivering freshness is more than a promise — it’s our daily standard. From our state‑of‑the‑art Sacramento facility, we serve Northern & Central California, Western Nevada and Southern Oregon, and even export to the Pacific Rim and Asia. Join a team that feeds our communities with quality and care! As a Quality Control Specialist, you’ll help ensure all produce that leaves our warehouse meets the highest standards of freshness and safety. You’ll work closely with a hardworking crew that takes pride in what we do — delivering great food to the people who count on us every day.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety and accuracy in all tasks.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment to meet operational goals and maintain productivity standards.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 1 year in quality control is highly preferred.
- Experience in produce handling, warehouse operations, or order selection is also acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Remove outdated or noncompliant items, and communicate disposition decisions with Procurement, as well as inspect, grade, and document product quality at all stages using the company’s Q/C app and grading system.
- Verify and record incoming and returned merchandise to ensure accuracy of counts, sizes, and condition.
- Identify and report nonconforming, poor-quality, or miscounted products to Procurement and supervisors for resolution.
- Follow quarantine, release, and traceability procedures for held or rejected items in compliance with company policy.
- Maintain accurate product and return data in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Produce Pro.
- Support a safe, food-safe environment by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure proper storage according to allergen and organic policies; report and assist with corrective actions.
- Assist with inbound, in-house, backhaul, and return processes as needed to maintain workflow efficiency.
Benefits
- Weekly Incentives
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Recognition and Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
