# Quality Control Inspector

**Company:** [California Giant Berry Farms](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/5KgkunfdbzMbYaUUFhoD1s.md)
**Location:** Frostproof, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Temporary
**Department:** US

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## Description

This position requires the ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently in all growing regions with little or no supervision. This California Giant QC Inspector position will inspect fruit according to California Giant standards and specifications.

### Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

·         Conduct thorough inspections and grading of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries according to company’s grading standards and specifications.

-   Accurate entry of reports into quality system platforms using computers or tablets
-   Follow the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP’s) for handling of fresh berries
-   Send email communications about product quality to QA management, growers, cooling operations, sourcing and sales using iPad.
-   Assist the QA team in other duties assigned such as but not limited to shelf-life studies, re-inspections and lotting of product.
-   Receive unannounced customer visits.
-   **Continuously look for ways to improve sustainability practices in daily work routine and seek opportunities to contribute to sustainability goals set by the organization.**
-   **Work safely in a fast-paced environment and recognize potential hazards around forklifts and other heavy equipment in motion.**
-   **Maintain a clean and sanitary environment**
-   **Other duties as assigned**

### Qualifications

**·         1-2 years’ experience in berry quality control.**

**·         Knowledge of food safety regulations**

**·         Analytical, interpersonal and communications skills**

**·         Basic skills in Excel**

**·         Basic electronic skills for data entry and report generation**

**·         Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects such as shape, color, softness, etc.**

**·         Ability to work in varying environment conditions, including cold temperatures, as required during berry processing and storage.**

**·         Ability to work collaboratively in a team**

**·         Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.**

**·         Ability to adapt to changes**

**·         Ability to travel as needed**

### Preferred Qualifications

·         Bilingual English and Spanish

**Physical Requirements**

·         This position must be able to stand for long periods of time inspecting fruit.

·         Must be able to lift 20-25 lbs up onto pallets of fruit at shoulder level on a continual basis throughout the shift.

·         This position is subject to harvesting schedules and could work as much as 9–10-hour days. Some days could be longer

·         This position may work up to 6 days a week during the season depending on the harvesting schedule.

·         Must be able to work in cold environments with temperatures as low as 32 ° F. This includes the ability to wear appropriate cold-weather gear provided by the company and maintain productivity and safety standards.