Quality Assurance Technician (Day shift)

Description

Kings River Packing, LP an 8th generation family-owned grower-packer-shipper, invites you to be part of our dynamic team. With roots dating back to 1853, we’re integral to the citrus industry, growing and marketing citrus across domestic and international markets. During our offseason, we import citrus from various countries. As we plan for growth, our hands-on owners prioritize excellence and integrity. Join us in embodying these values.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Sales Operations team. In this role, you will serve as the liaison between the production sites and the sales team. You will be responsible for performing in-line inspections of citrus products (such as in-line bags and juice), ensuring they meet customer specifications and internal quality standards. Working closely with the QA Specialist, you will help maintain grade standards, report quality-related issues, and communicate important updates to the sales team and ownership. This role plays a critical part in helping us deliver consistent product quality and maintain strong customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the sales team to manage and maintain customer specification sheets.
• Provide detailed updates on packhouse fruit quality to the sales team and ownership.
• Perform detailed inspections of packed products and conduct in-line inspections on KRP LP product (e.g., in-line bags/juice) while it is running on the production line.
• Maintain grade standards with guidance from the QA Specialist, adjusting based on customer requirements and fruit quality.
• Identify and communicate quality-related issues to the QA Specialist.
• Coordinate potential flex options based on individual customer requirements.
• Gather and share quality-related information from the field with the sales team.
• Work with the packinghouse to organize sample cartons for the sales team.
• Coordinate the import quality control program with each packinghouse.
• Track and report any quality issues with pallets.
• Work closely with the export manager to ensure export protocols are met.
• Collaborate with team members and members of other departments.
• Handle additional tasks as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma is required, bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; experience with Famous Software is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Alignment with company’s mission and core values.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with peers and packing house teams.
• Must be dependable, punctual, self-motivated and able to take direction.
• Team-oriented, service-focused attitude.
  
  

Physical Demands & Abilities

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, working from a computer, talking on the phone.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
• Onsite work schedule Monday – Friday with flexibility as needed.
• This role is at Kings River Packing, LP headquarters office in Sanger, CA.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $25.00 - $30.00/hour, based on experience
• Medical and Dental and Vision Benefits
• Generous paid time off, 48 hours sick leave and 8 paid holidays
• 401k with 4% matching after 1 year service
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and dependent care
  
  

This information reflects a base salary range that Kings River Packing reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, certification, and experience. The job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.