Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

As a member of the Quality Control team, you work with the warehouse team to ensure the final product that we are packing, and shipping meets or exceeds Nature Fresh Farms quality standards. They are also responsible for accurate assessment of purchased product. We are committed to ensuring our customers only receive the best product from our distribution center, and our Quality Control team is essential to achieving this goal.

Health and Safety

Ensure that safety procedures are always followed. The use of location prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) and supply list listed under Job Specific duties is mandatory. All Health and Safety policies and procedures established by management must be followed at all times. All Health and Safety policies and procedures pertaining to this position will be initially trained at orientation, and in refresher training completed annually or as needed. A hardcopy of the Health and Safety policies and procedures Handbook pertaining to Nature Fresh is located in the employee break area, in the Human Resources office, or online on the company web for review at any time. Any non-conformance or inquiries pertaining to health and safety must be brought to the attention of your supervisor and will be dealt with accordingly.

Workplace harassment will not be tolerated from any person in the workplace. Harassment can arise from a variety of sources, such as customers, clients, employers, supervisors, other workers, intimate partners or family members. Everyone in the workplace must be dedicated to preventing workplace harassment. Managers, supervisors, and workers are expected to uphold this policy at all times and will be held accountable by the employer. For further explanation, please refer to the Employee Handbook or Health and Safety board.

Food Safety

Proper handling and all food safety policies and procedures established by management must be followed at all times. All food safety policies and procedures pertaining to this position will be initially trained at orientation, and in refresher training completed annually or as needed. A hardcopy of the Food Safety policies and procedures Handbook pertaining to Nature Fresh is located in the employee break area, in the Human Resources office, or online on the company web for review at any time. Any non-conformance or inquiries pertaining to food safety must be brought to the attention of your supervisor and will be dealt with accordingly.

Job Specific Duties

• Checking the quality of bins from the greenhouse and the quantity of produce coming into the warehouse
• Assessing product specifications and testing them with customer requirements
• Checking and recording specifications, such as fruit size, weight, width, length, color, and any imperfections
• Inspecting, recording, and reporting the quality of all incoming, outgoing and current commodities
• Inputting observations into an Excel spreadsheet in addition to using QC One
• Identify and communicate findings in a timely informative manner
• Maintaining an open line of communication with line leads and supervisors
• Ensuring product compliance within legal and quality standards
• Preparing reports, discussing progress and requirements with the Growers and Management Team
• Assess the product specifications to meet customer requirements.
• Check and record specifications, such as commodity size, weight, width, length, color, and any compliance issues.
• Document observations during quality checks.
• Ensure product compliance meets legal and quality standards.
• Inspect, record, and report the quality status of all incoming and outgoing commodities.
• Work alongside Shipping, Receiving, Allocation and Production to influence decision making.
• Complete other duties as requested by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Control is an asset.
• Working with minimal supervision in a team environment; mainly independent work.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential.
• Safety shoes are mandatory.
• Must be available to work the day shift, the afternoon shift or the continental shift, hours will fluctuate according to the needs of the business.
• Reading, writing, oral communication and effective listening skills are essential job tools
• Basic, efficient math skills required.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.

Working Conditions

• Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.
• Working with a wide array of people/culture in a team setting.
• There may be an occasional need for some heavy lifting and bending, twisting, and reaching as needed.

Physical Requirements

This is an active role; time will be spent standing and walking throughout the Distribution Centre.