Quality Control Associate

Job description

Quality Control Associate is responsible for properly identifying, maintaining and update condition for all products. They will have a full understanding of all Quality conditions and determine proper coding based on aging inventory. They will conduct in-house inspections of our products coming into the warehouse and of existing products. Key responsibilities include partnering with Buyers to determine if the quality of the products is acceptable on inbound product and updating the current inventory.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Prepare and maintain work records and reports of inspection results to ensure company is compliant.
• Audit inbound shipments for quality, as well as making discretionary decisions on older inventory.
• Follow through on inspections using calibration equipment, and complete assigned work with a sense of urgency following company procedures and guidelines.
• Notify Buyers of product with quality issues in the warehouse.
• Proactive in improving quality control measures throughout the company by partnering with Leadership, and Warehousemen.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and safe work area. Work safely to prevent accidents and take immediate action to correct any unsafe situation. Immediately report accidents or issues to Leadership.
• Operate powered equipment in a controlled and proper manner, if needed.
• Must maintain product knowledge and have very detailed commodity specific knowledge.
• Must have the ability to train and cross train new and existing Team Members.
• Help coordinate with USDA/FDA Inspections.
• Continually re-emphasize the importance of accuracy with the codes and are encouraged to provide second opinions when other employees have uncertainties or questions.
• Respond to customer complaints regarding quality issues via email.
• Spot check the inventory and update the quality code.

· Maintain daily audit/quality check to prevent customer quality complaints on sensitive categories, primarily produce.

• Print a daily report of all loads that came in on the previous shift, verify condition codes were entered correctly and spot check anything that may need a second opinion.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Strong commodity knowledge
• Operate powered equipment (Order Picker, Rider Jack)
• Attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to train others

Physical Requirements:

• You will be working in an open market exposed to the elements
• Our warehouses are refrigerated, so you will be walking in and out of varying temperatures
• This position is standing and moving around for 8-10 hours per shift
• Ability to lift 50lbs multiple times a day

Working Conditions:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Employee will receive hands on training

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Driscoll Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18