Job description

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

West Pak Avocado is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Human Resources at (951) 296-5757.

Job Type: Full-time

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