Quality Control and Inventory Associate

About the Role

Overview of Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections of produce (melons, asparagus, and other fruits), packing facilities, and before transport, assessing size, shape, color, texture, and overall appearance.
• Collect and record data from quality assessments, noting any defects or irregularities.
• Sample and prepare produce for laboratory testing to evaluate sugar content, firmness, and shelf-life.
• Document quality control findings and produce detailed reports outlining deviations from standards.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management to address quality trends or concerns.
• Support inventory tracking and control, ensuring consistent and organized documentation of product flow.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in produce
• Proven ability to:
• Measure and assess shape, size, color, texture, and appearance of produce
• Collect randomized product samples for lab testingRecord and analyze quality metrics such as sugar content, firmness, and shelf life
• Create detailed quality reports documenting discrepancies from established standards
• Differentiate between premium and standard fruit
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in refrigerated facilities (35 degrees F or less)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, produce supervisory, or management experience