QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST

GENERAL PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC•Sacramento, CA

2d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Specialist helps ensure that produce leaving General Produce’s Sacramento warehouse meets freshness and safety standards. The role works with the warehouse crew and Procurement to inspect, grade, document, and manage produce quality throughout receiving, storage, and other operational processes. Product quality and return information is maintained in the company’s systems, while quarantine, release, traceability, storage, and corrective-action procedures are followed in accordance with company policies. This is a full-time position with a Tuesday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and a Saturday start time of 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The work takes place in a refrigerated warehouse with varying temperatures, moisture, and wet floors, and is fast-paced and physically active. The employee regularly walks for most of the shift and may need to lift, push, pull, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. General Produce describes itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that employment is at will. Duties may change based on business needs; the posting is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or qualifications.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety and accuracy.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment to meet operational goals and maintain productivity standards.
Ability to regularly walk for most of the shift; sit; talk or hear; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of quality control experience is highly preferred.
Experience in produce handling, warehouse operations, or order selection is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Remove outdated or noncompliant items and communicate disposition decisions with Procurement.
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, including 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.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support food and workplace safety.
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 workflows.