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Produce Quality Assurance Specialist

Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Produce Quality Specialist to uphold and enhance our quality standards through improved inbound receiving and outbound shipping processes. The ideal candidate will play a key role in monitoring compliance, conducting audits, analyzing quality metrics, and driving corrective actions to ensure consistent product excellence. If you are detail-oriented, passionate about quality, and eager to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, we invite you to join our team

Schedule : We have two positions available for the following schedules :

Monday through Friday 3am until finished ( will work 8-10 hours)

Thursday through Sunday 3am until finished ( Will work 10-12 hours)

Essential Job Functions :

  • Perform routine produce quality control inspections on incoming and outgoing products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
  • Coordinate with Commodity Managers and Quality & Inventory Specialists to address quality concerns, arrange product return, and manage defective produce replacement processes.
  • Analyze and report on quality control metrics, identify trends, and propose action plans for improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline quality management processes and implement best practice procedures.
  • Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to quality control processes and inventory management.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards pertaining to quality control management.
  • Conduct internal audits and participate in our external and customer audits.
  • Support the Safety and Risk Management Processes / OSHA and conduct safety inspections.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

  • Produce experience is a plus but not required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • Proven experience in quality control, perishable produce environment.
  • Excellent knowledge of quality control principles.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues, evaluate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
  • Must be authorized to work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for the US
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Physical ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to perform moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and utilize ladders and other warehouse related equipment
  • Ability to stand, move, and bend for entire shift
  • Ability to reach over head
  • Ability to work in a cold environment for full shifts
  • Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

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