Description

We are looking for Stone Fruit Quality Control Inspectors. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Following the company's inspection procedures, Inspect incoming and packed fruit to ensure it meets U.S.D.A. and Family Tree Farm’s high-quality standards.
• Thoroughly document inspection results using the company’s system.
• Communicate fruit quality to the manager and the production team.
• Take brix samples of each lot using a refractometer.
• Check the fruit pressure of all lots with a penetrometer.
• Conduct weight and size verification inspections.
• Maintain work area and tools clean.

Requirements

• Previous experience in quality control is preferred.
• Motivated with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to use computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others in a team environment.
• Ability to identify and differentiate small numbers and letters on fruit packaging material and software.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift 10 to 32 lb. cartons to verify net weights. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to a typical fast-paced production environment —high industrial and agricultural equipment traffic, and extreme temperatures in an environment exposed to dust, peach fuzz, and other natural elements. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, overtime, double-time, and holidays throughout the duration of our pack season (May to October); this is critical to support the needs of the business and is subject to change.