West Pak Avocado is looking for a dynamic individual to fill our Quality Control Inspector position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains West Pak’s quality assurance standards by inspecting, documenting, and approving all incoming fruit, in-process production, finished/packed fruit product, distressed inventory, rejections, outgoing and reporting quality results.

• Inspects and approves incoming fruit from various COOs by confirming product specifications, conducting visual and measurements tests, and quarantining unacceptable fruit product
• Documents all quality-related production activities and reports any quality discrepancies to the quality control supervisor. This will include re-packs and/or re-grading for key customers
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-packs and waste, and inputting data into the quality database
• Inspects and approves outgoing fruit following proper inspection procedures, product specifications, transportation requirements, and food safety regulations
• Maintains measurement and testing equipment in operational condition
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, including compliance with FDA, USDA, and company policies
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational and research opportunities that will lead to personal development and quality process improvement.
• Accomplishes quality and organizational missions through task and inspection completions
• Must be willing to work weekends and must be open to working multiple shifts (1st shift/2nd shift/3rd shift)

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years directly related experience in produce/agriculture industry

Skills

• Some experience with information and data analysis
• Some experience with reporting, research, and data entry skills
• Spanish/English- preferable but not required
• Must be computer and Microsoft Office proficient
• Must have knowledge of basic math skills and be able to communicate data and information to various stakeholders within the organization
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated with limited supervision
• Must be coachable and be attentive to the current workplace rules and procedures
• Must be able to quickly absorb and learn company quality control processes and procedures and be able to demonstrate “good” practices through information retention

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to walk and stand for most of the shift
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more, with or without assistance
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and work with sharp objects
• Must be flexible between job tasks and work schedules, especially in the production areas

Working Hours

7:00am to 5:00pm and should be available on Saturdays