Overview
Quality Control Specialist III Jobs in Panama City Beach, FL at AVIAN LLC
For the purpose of clarity, Nature Fresh Farms Sales Inc. and Nature Fresh Farms Inc. shall be referred to as Nature Fresh.
Nature Fresh Farms is a Leamington-based greenhouse company with facilities in Leamington, ON and Delta, OH as well as Loredo, TX. Our company and its innovative, dynamic team are expanding every day, growing new plant varieties and introducing cutting-edge ideas and practices to the fresh produce industry. However, at Nature Fresh, we don’t just grow plants – we also grow people. Our team is passionate about bringing the highest quality products to consumers, but it is also committed to creating an inspiring, diverse, and team-oriented workplace environment that everyone can enjoy. Nature Fresh Farms is a recognized leader within the greenhouse farming industry – join our team and help us continue to grow!
We are currently looking to fill a 3rd shift permanent full-time position for a Quality Control Inspector at our Delta, OH location.
Hours – 11:pm to 8am
Job Description
As a member of the Quality Control team, you work with the warehouse team to ensure the final product that we are packing, and shipping meets or exceeds Nature Fresh Farms quality standards. They are also responsible for accurate assessment of purchased product. We are committed to ensuring our customers only receive the best product from our distribution centre, and our Quality Control team is essential to achieving this goal.
Food Safety
Proper handling and all food safety policies and procedures established by management must be followed at all times. All food safety policies and procedures pertaining to this position will be initially trained at orientation, and in refresher training completed annually or as needed. A hardcopy of the Food Safety policies and procedures Handbook pertaining to Nature Fresh is located in the employee break area, in the Human Resources office, or online on the company web for review at any time. Any non-conformance or inquiries pertaining to food safety must be brought to the attention of your supervisor and will be dealt with accordingly.
Job Specific Duties
Checking the quality of bins from the greenhouse and the quantity of produce coming into the warehouse
Assessing product specifications and testing them with customer requirements
Checking and recording specifications, such as fruit size, weight, width, length, color, and any imperfections
Inspecting, recording, and reporting the quality of all incoming, outgoing and current commodities
Inputting observations into an Excel spreadsheet in addition to using QC One
Identify and communicate findings in a timely informative manner
Maintaining an open line of communication with line leads and supervisors
Ensuring product compliance within legal and quality standards
Preparing reports, discussing progress and requirements with the Growers and Management Team
Assess the product specifications to meet customer requirements.
Check and record specifications, such as commodity size, weight, width, length, color, and any compliance issues.
Document observations during quality checks.
Ensure product compliance meets legal and quality standards.
Inspect, record, and report the quality status of all incoming and outgoing commodities.
Work alongside Shipping, Receiving, Allocation and Production to influence decision making.
Complete other duties as requested by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
Experience in Quality Control is an asset.
Working with minimal supervision in a team environment; mainly independent work.
Flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential.
Safety shoes are mandatory.
Must be available to work the day shift, the afternoon shift or the continental shift, hours will fluctuate according to the needs of the business.
Reading, writing, oral communication and effective listening skills are essential job tools
Basic, efficient math skills required.
Must be able to distinguish colours.
Working Conditions
Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.
Working with a wide array of people/culture in a team setting.
There may be an occasional need for some heavy lifting and bending, twisting, and reaching as needed.
Physical Requirements
This is an active role; time will be spent standing and walking throughout the Distribution Centre.
Title: Quality Control Specialist III
Company: AVIAN LLC
Location: Panama City Beach, FL
