Quality Control Associate

Charlie’s Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $28.00 per hour - Experience and Location of Role
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
• $100 Meal Credit to our onsite markets on first day of work

Schedule

(5) 8 hour shifts and most likely include weekends

The Role

The Quality Control Inspector will be responsible for inspecting all inbound and outbound product to ensure that company quality and dating standards are met. Inspector will work closely with the receiving group to identify any quality issues with incoming product and take the appropriate action. Inspector will also work closely with the Purchasing Department to resolve quality issues. This position reports directly to the Quality Control Supervisor. 

Essential Responsibilities Include but Not Limited To

• Inspect and determine fresh produce, quality standards for inbound/outbound products using industry-appropriate methods
• Maintain awareness of market trends, technology, and food safety
• Working with a warehouse management system that includes RF scanning and Inventory Control techniques 
• Recording inspection results, summarizing reworks and shrink determinations 

Required Skills and Experience

• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and be self-motiviated to complete daily tasks with minimal supervision and multi-task
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to read/write/speak English
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment 36-degrees
• Ability to work safely and professionally in a fast paced environment with frequent heavy equipment and pedestrian traffic

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Pallet Jack/Forklift experience a plus

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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