Quality Control Inspector

Our Kingsville Distribution Center, a 150,000 sq. ft. refrigerated facility operating 24/7, is currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our team. The essential function of this position is to proactively prevent rejections.

Shift:

Days: 7:00am-3:00pm

Afternoons: 3:00pm-11:00pm

Primary Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all product meets or exceeds customer specifications
• Ensure allocation is followed, validate correct product is pulled and shipped to customer
• Ensure that all QA functions are being performance and documented in an accurate and proficient
manner.
• Assist Quality Control Inspection Supervisor to ensure that all product inspections are being performed,
labeling specification are adhered to, and non-conformance product is pulled and corrected
• Flex Between the shipping dock, receiving dock and production to assist Quality Control Inspection
Supervisor with Quality issues and/or inspections
• Report any exceptions to the customer specifications to Quality Control Inspection Supervisor
• Send out Quality Issues Emails for Non-Compliant Product
• Oversee floor operations when the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor is unavailable
• Remember recent rejections and rejection trends
• Ensure Product packaging is in presentable condition for our customers
• Ensure Presentation is of highest standards
• Performs any other Quality Control related tasks or special projects as assigned
• Provide training when required
• Operate forklift or pallet jack as required

Education/Background Requirements:
• 1 Year College degree or 6 Months year of experience in a related field required
• Previous experience in produce industry preferred
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours
• Proficiency in use of English language with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Proficient in computer-use skills (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Need to be creative, adaptable and able to
accurately work with a sense of urgency
• Inspection/audit experiences, working in software applications are considered assets
• Proficient in basic computer skills, JDA or NAV experience preferred
• Ability to use and read measuring devices such as scales, calipers, ruler
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions:
• Environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperatures range is 45-55
degrees (except office areas). The background noise approaches 70 dcbs
• Must be capable of lifting up to 35 lbs

Please note: Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put into place.