Quality Control

Exp. Group. LLC•McAllen, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control position is responsible for inspecting product quality upon receiving and during processing operations. This role ensures products meet customer and supplier specifications, monitors storage conditions, and maintains quality standards throughout the supply chain. The position also involves documenting quality findings, reporting issues, verifying compliance with food safety standards, and supporting audits. Daily activities include visual and physical inspection of fruits and vegetables, using various tools for assessment, reviewing packaging, and communicating with relevant teams. The role requires strong knowledge of fresh produce, food safety standards, attention to detail, and the ability to work in cold environments.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of fresh produce (ripeness, shelf life, and common defects).
Understanding of food safety and quality standards.
Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.
Ability to work under pressure and in cold environments.
Good documentation and reporting skills.
Teamwork and effective communication.
Visual and physical inspection of fruits and vegetables.
Use of thermometers, quality checklists, and inspection forms.
Review of pallets, cartons, labeling, and product condition.
Constant communication with warehouse, production, and supervisory staff.
Follow-up on held or rejected product.

Responsibilities

Inspect product quality upon receiving, verifying condition, maturity, color, size, firmness, defects, decay, and temperature.
Ensure products meet customer and supplier specifications.
Monitor storage conditions, including temperature, humidity, and FIFO rotation.
Inspect product during processing operations (repack, sorting, and packing) to maintain quality standards.
Approve or reject product that does not meet quality requirements.
Document quality findings, shrink, rejections, and rework.
Report quality issues and deviations to supervisors, purchasing, or operations teams.
Verify compliance with Good Handling Practices (GHP) and employee hygiene standards.
Support internal and external audits (FDA, USDA, Primus, etc.).
Ensure product is in optimal condition prior to shipping and distribution.