Produce Quality Control Inspector

Location

Mcallen, TX | United States

Job description

Are you an Experienced Produce Quality Control Inspector looking for a great company with excellent benefits and an Amazing Team? APPLY TODAY! 

Meridian Fine Foods (FreshKampo) has a position available at our McAllen, TX - Cold Storage Facility.  At Meridian Fine Foods (FreshKampo) we are more than a company, we are experts at bringing berries direct from the fields to thousands of tables all over the world. We grow, package, and sell berries including: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.

This position is mainly responsible for monitoring and inspecting the quality of perishable products in the warehouse on an ongoing basis and performing other related duties as needed. Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in order to perform duties directly related to the general operation of the facility.

Main Responsibilities:

• Inspect inbound and outbound produce daily to approve the quality of make certain that all product that is set up for shipping is up to acceptable standards. Document product condition.
• Communicate with buyers as needed on all quality issues and assist them in resolving them to ensure the customer receives the highest quality products possible.
• Observe and follow all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies.
• Ensure products are being rotated properly during daily slot checking and communicate any problems with rotation to the stockers and/or supervisor.
• Communicate regularly with necessary parties on the company’s status on product quality.
• Monitor variance reports for accurate accounting of spoilage, warehouse damage, truck damage, etc.
• Greet all internal and external customers in a friendly and efficient manner to ensure that proper customer service is maintained, customer satisfaction, and organizational efficiency are enhanced.
• Analyze, identify, and propose action to the solution of problems associated with Quality Assurance.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Conditions Working Conditions:

• Extreme temperature changes, extended hours, and repeated lifting/restacking product as needed. Must wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for your position.
• Some Travel May be Required: 10%

Equipment/Software Knowledge (Preferred): 

• Famous, Microsoft Office Suite, and WhatsApp. Must be able to operate a forklift, pallet jack, temperature probe, scales, and refractors.

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent.

Languages: Bilingual (preferred, but not required)

Experience: Similar position 1 -3 years minimum

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as a wonderful place to work! Come Join our Family!

Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.

This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

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