Quality Control Inspector NJ

West Pak Avocado Inc•Logan Township, NJ

About The Position

At West Pak, being a family owned and operated company means, among other things, respect, integrity, support, and commitment to excellence. Our dedication starts with how we respect the land and the people who work it and carries over into the way in which we conduct all business. This same thoughtful care goes into how we handle our precious cargo. Our avocados are harvested at exactly the right time, packed to perfection, and delivered fresh for enjoyment worldwide. Over the years, as West Pak’s relationships and reputation grew, operations increased with larger facilities and extended distribution. Our company has since grown to 6 distribution facilities exceeding 300,000 square-feet across the United States and Mexico. Today, West Pak avocados are sourced from over 1,000 growers owning over 65,000 acres across California, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Peru. Current distribution includes 350+ customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years directly related experience in produce/agriculture industry
Some experience with information and data analysis
Some experience with reporting, research, and data entry skills
Must be computer and Microsoft Office proficient
Must have knowledge of basic math skills and be able to communicate data and information to various stakeholders within the organization
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated with limited supervision
Must be coachable and be attentive to the current workplace rules and procedures.
Must be able to quickly absorb and learn company quality control processes and procedures and be able to demonstrate “good” practices through information retention.
Must be able to walk and stand for most of the shift
Must be able to lift 50lbs or more, with or without assistance
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and work with sharp objects.
Must be flexible between job tasks and work schedules, especially in the production areas.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English- preferable but not required

Responsibilities

Maintains West Pak’s quality assurance standards by inspecting, documenting, and approving all incoming fruit, in-process production, finished/packed fruit product, distressed inventory, rejections, outgoing and reporting quality results.
Inspects and approves incoming fruit from various COOs by confirming product specifications, conducting visual and measurements tests, and quarantining unacceptable fruit product.
Documents all quality-related production activities and reports any quality discrepancies to the quality control supervisor. This will include re-packs and/or re-grading for key customers.
Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-packs and waste, and inputting data into the quality database.
Inspects and approves outgoing fruit following proper inspection procedures, product specifications, transportation requirements, and food safety regulations
Maintains measurement and testing equipment in operational condition.
Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, including compliance with FDA, USDA, and company policies.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational and research opportunities that will lead to personal development and quality process improvement.
Accomplishes quality and organizational missions through task and inspection completions.
Must be willing to work weekends and must be open to working multiple shifts (1st shift/2nd shift/3rd shift)