Quality Control Inspector - Afternoons

Job summary

Inspect products and verify that specifications, allocation, labeling, packaging, and presentation meet customer requirements; document quality checks and report exceptions or non-compliant products. Support the supervisor with inspections and quality issues across shipping, receiving, and production, provide training, and oversee floor operations when needed.

Job details

Our Kingsville Distribution Center, a 150,000 sq. ft. refrigerated facility operating 24/7, is currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our team. The essential function of this position is to proactively prevent rejections. Shift: Day shift 7am-3pm 5-6 days a week Wage: $19.20/hr This opening is for a current vacancy Primary Responsibilities: • Ensure that all product meets or exceeds customer specifications • Ensure allocation is followed, validate correct product is pulled and shipped to customer • Ensure that all QA functions are being performance and documented in an accurate and proficient manner. • Assist Quality Control Inspection Supervisor to ensure that all product inspections are being performed, labeling specification are adhered to, and non-conformance product is pulled and corrected • Flex Between the shipping dock, receiving dock and production to assist Quality Control Inspection Supervisor with Quality issues and/or inspections • Report any exceptions to the customer specifications to Quality Control Inspection Supervisor • Send out Quality Issues Emails for Non-Compliant Product • Oversee floor operations when the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor is unavailable • Remember recent rejections and rejection trends • Ensure Product packaging is in presentable condition for our customers • Ensure Presentation is of highest standards • Performs any other Quality Control related tasks or special projects as assigned • Provide training when required • Operate forklift or pallet jack as required Education/Background Requirements: • 1 Year College degree or 6 Months year of experience in a related field required • Previous experience in produce industry preferred Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required • Must sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire • Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours • Proficiency in use of English language with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally • Proficient in computer-use skills (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Need to be creative, adaptable and able to accurately work with a sense of urgency • Inspection/audit experiences, working in software applications are considered assets • Proficient in basic computer skills, JDA or NAV experience preferred • Ability to use and read measuring devices such as scales, calipers, ruler • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills “Mastronardi uses AI to source and select candidates on our job platforms.” Working Conditions: • Environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperatures range is 45-55 degrees (except office areas). The background noise approaches 70 dcbs • Must be capable of lifting up to 35 lbs

What you’ll do

Inspect products and verify that specifications, allocation, labeling, packaging, and presentation meet customer requirements; document quality checks and report exceptions or non-compliant products. Support the supervisor with inspections and quality issues across shipping, receiving, and production, provide training, and oversee floor operations when needed.

Requirements

Requires a one-year college degree or six months of experience in a related field; previous produce-industry experience is preferred. Candidates need effective English communication, computer proficiency, strong organizational and analytical skills, the ability to use measuring devices, flexibility, and the capacity to lift up to 35 pounds.

Listed skills

• Training · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quality Control Inspection
• Product Inspection
• Customer Specification Compliance
• Product Allocation
• Quality Assurance Documentation
• Labeling Compliance
• Non-Conformance Management
• Quality Issue Reporting
• Training
• Forklift Operation
• Pallet Jack Operation
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Pallet Jacks
• Self-Starter
• Calipers
• Auditing
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Confidentiality
• English Language
• Packaging And Labeling
• Forklift Truck
• Warehousing
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Safety Assurance
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Logistics
• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Quality Control Inspector
• Quality Inspector (General)
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

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