Fresh Produce Quality Control Specialist

Express Employment Professionals (Cloverdale/Langley)'s client, one of western Canada's leading Produce wholesalers has an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Fresh Produce Quality Control Specialist. The industry leader is waiting for you!

Previous produce experience is a must. Anywhere from Grocery retail produce, warehousing-produce packaging facilities- someone who works on the farm or experience as a sous chef in a kitchen . The pay will be adjusted accordingly

This position is full time, Monday to Sunday (Flexible scheduling) Depending on where the volume is when we will schedule a person.  

Scheduled for:
1. Tuesday-Saturday
2. Sunday-Thursday.

Shifts Times Available:
9:00am - 5:30pm (Weekend shifts 7:00am - 3:30pm) Pay based on experience  

Responsibilities:

• Must have the ability to review product upon arrival and report quality issues and deficiencies                
• Assisting with coaching, teaching and training of staff referring to fresh produce and quality deficiencies
• HACCP (Food Safety)
• Inventory management
• Coordination and monitoring of transportation referencing to temperature of product
• Other projects and responsibilities as may arise
• Managing inventory regarding product quality
• Working with production supervisor and staff to meet customer specifications
• Communicating with warehouse management and warehouse supervisors of day to day incoming and outgoing inventory

Qualifications:

• An understanding of fresh produce and quality control. Must have the ability to review product upon arrival and recognize quality issues and deficiencies
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills – in order to report product condition
• Team player, adaptable, and energetic with a positive professional attitude
• Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised and meet key deadlines
• Ability to work in high-paced environment
• Good time management skills
• Highly organized; knowledgeable and follow the company’s policies and procedures
• Must be experienced with managing product inventory, FIFO program when required

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

To Apply: 
Phone: 604-575-8181
Email: Sonya.Kopec@expresspros.com

We thank all applicants for their expression of interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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