Produce QA Inspector
On-siteMethuen, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Inspect all incoming produce and floral shipments against company quality standards and SOPs, evaluating samples for defects, size/count specifications, packaging integrity, and temperature conditions. Conduct quality testing using pressure testers, refractometers, and weight checks, then document findings and communicate concerns to inventory teams. Partner with warehouse leadership to resolve rotation, handling, and slotting issues while monitoring on-hand inventory condition. Perform this hands-on work in a cold environment involving regular lifting up to 75 lbs, with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 1–2+ years of relevant hands-on experience
- USDA or third-party inspection
- Grower/shipper operations
- Produce or floral retail
- Ability to visually assess quality, color, and defects accurately
- Strong numerical judgment (quickly estimating % defects, quality levels)
- Experience with quality tools (penetrometer, refractometer, etc.)
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic systems
- Comfortable using digital cameras and reporting tools
- Regular lifting up to 75 lbs
- Work performed in a cold environment (~35°F)
- Must be flexible with schedules, including weekends and holidays
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