What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Inspector (Produce Warehouse) position at Amex Distributing Company, LP?
Quality Control Inspector (Produce Warehouse)
Position Summary
The QC Inspector makes sure the right product quality is adequately paired by customer. This is done by conducting product inspections, communicating findings to the required parties, and by physically staging product by order, accurately and on time. The position requires an understanding of USDA grading standards and familiarity with retail and foodservice customer specifications. The position holder should be communicative and knowledgeable about product quality, as well as consistent and methodical in their inspection approach.
This position requires the position holder to drive a company or a personal vehicle to scout and inspect fresh produce at various cold storage facilities. For this reason, the QC Inspector must undergo and pass a motor vehicle history check and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence. The position holder will be unable to perform driving responsibilities until clearance has been given by management to do so.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience working in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry preferred
- Knowledge of produce grades and standards preferred
- Experience in a quality control or inspector capacity preferred
- Skills & Characteristics
- Convey professional etiquette when dealing with stakeholders (e.g. staff, customers, suppliers)
- Consistent, dependable, and communicative
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred
- A team player
- Technology
- Proficient with use of MS office, tablets or personal computers
- Working knowledge of Famous Software preferred but not required
- Other
- Must be able to work in the U.S.
- Must pass a motor vehicle history check and maintain a valid driver's license
- Able to work extended hours, including weekends, on an alternating schedule
- Stand, bend and walk throughout the day, sometimes for extended periods
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to work in a cold environment
Key Accountabilities
Quality Control
Food Safety & Compliance
About Us
We are a growing, fast-paced, and family-owned company with roots in the fresh produce industry spanning multiple generations. We form part of a network of companies with year-long growing and shipping operations throughout the U.S., Mexico, and beyond. We also believe our strong supply chain is testament of our team and guiding principles, which are at the forefront of how we operate.
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