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A Retail sector in British Columbia, Canada is hiring a Quality Inspector for the Fresh Produce division with the following:
Responsibilities
- Inspect inbound products according to established Standard Operating Procedures and specifications which include random sampling and defect identification
- Monitor RSC handling and storage procedures in conjunction with RSC Management (i.e. cold chain management and slotting)
- Reject and document products that do not meet specifications.
- Verify weight, temperature, size, pressure test, refractometer test, package and pallet integrity of the product.
- Identify the superior quality of the product and communicate to replenishment.
- Inspect and ripen bananas and avocados (as applicable).
- Request government inspections and facilitate the sampling process.
- Verify calibration of testing equipment (as applicable).
- Provide recommendations to vendors for the replacement of rejected products.
- Facilitate returns to vendors and complete documentation (as applicable).
Qualifications
- Able to work with and calibrate tools such as scales, pressure testers and pulp thermometers.
- Preferred 1-2 years experience as USDA/CFIA inspector, retail produce manager, private produce Inspection Company, and produce grower/wholesaler or familiarity with USDA and CFIA requirements.
- General Understanding of Food Safety Requirements and ability to determine colours.
- Powerjack certification (training available in-house).