Quality Assurance Technician (Produce)

JOB TITLE:          QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO:        FDC MANAGER

DEPARTMENT:      QUALITY ASSURANCE

LOCATION:         DENVER, CO

 

                                                                    

Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 27 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, and Peru. Our global distribution network includes 16 forward distribution centers in North America, China, Europe and the Netherlands, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

 

JOB SUMMARY

This position will help document and record essential quality activities and help communicate any relevant information as needed. This individual will be part of the Mission Quality Assurance (QA) team that strives to meet or exceed all regulations and lead the industry in Quality. In addition, this position involves a combination of visual monitoring of various aspects of the FDC operations and physical testing of the product.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct routine and visual inspections of the product.
• Sample and inspect raw and finished products to ensure conformance to standards.
• Initiate and complete aging, shipping, receiving, and grading reports.
• Create and complete experiments to test packaging, product, and other elements of quality.
• Set up stations and equipment to measure quality specifications.
• Test product for oil content, temperature, and internal/external defects.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
• Communicate issues to Leads and Supervisors.

§  All other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

§  High School Diploma or 2 years of relevant experience.

§  Ability to be flexible with hours.

§  Effective interpersonal communication skills.

§  Experienced in Microsoft Office.

§  Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

§  Forklift experience preferred.

§  Knowledge of Microsoft D365/inventory systems preferred.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

§  Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment from 34°F – 42°F.

§  Ability to lift or move 25-50 pounds.

§  Ability to climb ladders.

§  Safely work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.

§  Ability and willingness to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch/bend as needed to perform essential tasks.

 

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Pay Range $22.35 to $27.50

 

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Last updated on Oct 16, 2024