Quality Control Technician

Company: Index Fresh
Location: Pharr
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. DescriptionSummary/ObjectiveThe Quality Control Inspector works closely with the quality team to identify, document, and report the quality and condition of incoming and outgoing products to ensure customers receive the highest quality product.Essential Functions* Ensures product meets customer specifications; rejects product out of specification.* Reports quality for incoming and outgoing product.* Uses penetrometer to measure pressure of product.* Visually inspects quality and condition of product.* Measures stage of ripeness and takes temperature reading.* Conducts other inspections, including trailer inspection, pallet inspection and inspection of non-conforming product.* Calibrates measuring and testing equipment at required intervals.* Communicates with sales team on quality issues, ensuring customers receive quality product.* Independently runs and prints reports from the ERP system.* As a member of the Food Safety Team enforces food safety requirement and complete food safety and quality logs.* Works safely at all times and complies with all safety policies and procedures.* Maintains work area clean and organized to ensure a safe work environment.* Performs other related duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Position RequirementsPosition Requirements* High school diploma or equivalent.* At least 2 years experience in quality inspection.* Working knowledge of produce quality inspection.* Good English, reading, writing and basic math skills required.* Ability to use inspection instruments.* Ability to work independently on routine and non-routine assignments.* Strong sense of urgency and personal accountability.* Detail oriented and organized.* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position; work hours vary depending on workload and the operation regularly works Monday through Saturday. This position requires availability to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Regular attendance and punctuality is required.TravelSome travel may be required. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Quality Control Technician Location Index Fresh Texas - Pharr, TX About the Organization Established in 1914, Index Fresh, Inc. is a worldwide marketer and distributor of avocados, sourcing from all major growing regions around the globe. Index Fresh uses a hands on approach that places value in honesty, integrity and good old-fashioned common sense. We believe a handshake is as good as a contract and that consistency and reliability aren't merely important, they're required.Index Fresh has one goal and that's to be the most dependable avocado provider year-round. We are proud of our team of talented and energetic individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and abilities dedicated to this common purpose.We take pride in being a great place to work and we want to see you succeed in your career and your life. Our team members are rewarded for good work, and we offer a generous compensation package that, dependent on your employment status, may include bonus package, health insurance, paid vacations and an employer matched 401(k).

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