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PRODUCE QCA ASSOCIATE

Job Details

Job Location

Brewster, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Warehouse

Description

Job Description – Produce Quality Control and Assurance (QCA) Associate

Classification:Non-Exempt

Reports to:Director of Produce

The primary function of this position is to oversee and maintain the quality of fresh produce in warehouse operations by monitoring, documenting, and enforcing quality standards for all incoming, in-stock, and outbound produce items. This role is critical in upholding high standards of product quality, food safety, and compliance with internal protocols and external regulations.

The Produce QCA Associate must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Inspect and document the condition of inbound produce shipments for quality, temperature, packaging, and specification compliance.

+ Conduct quality checks on in-stock produce to identify spoilage, aging, or non-conforming product, and flag for removal or repack.

+ Perform daily audits and quality spot checks throughout the warehouse to ensure ongoing product integrity.

+ Document and report findings, including lot numbers, quality grades, defects, and corrective actions using internal tracking tools or Warehouse Management System (WMS).

+ Monitor proper rotation practices (FIFO) and storage temperatures to ensure product freshness and shelf life.

+ Support repack operations by identifying quality issues during breakdown and providing quality input to associates.

+ Partner with warehouse and inventory teams to assist in root cause analysis of quality issues and returns.

+ Maintain produce department cleanliness and adhere to company sanitation standards.

+ Operate and inspect all assigned equipment, including pallet jacks, hand trucks, and thermometers, following safety protocols.

+ Help facilitate internal audits, assist with regulatory or third-party inspections (e.g. HACCP, OSHA), and ensure compliance with food safety protocols.

+ Act as a resource to produce associates on quality guidelines and handling procedures.

+ Adhere to all company safety practices, standard operating procedures, and policies.

+ Must complete any additional tasks/duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education/Training

+ Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety requirements.

+ Must possess basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

+ Previous warehouse experience preferred.

+ Minimum 1 year of produce handling or inspection experience preferred.

+ Familiarity with food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FIFO) is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

+ Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment and tools used to perform the job.

+ Attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.

+ Excellent observational, documentation, and communication skills.

+ Ability to operate or learn to operate WMS and basic documentation systems.

+ Must be able to follow direction and work both independently and as part of a team.

+ Willingness to work in a cold environment and handle perishable items.

+ Must adhere to all safety practices and company policies.

Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

+ Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and climb for prolonged periods of time.

+ Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

+ Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, balance, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit.

+ Regularly required to push/pull/lift/carry and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move between 41 and 50 pounds, and seldom lift and/or move 51 pounds and up to 100 pounds.

+ Comfortable working in varying conditions (cold storage, rooftop units, confined spaces, etc.).

General Requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age.

+ Must successfully pass a controlled substance screening test.

+ Must adhere to all safety practices and company policies.

+ This is a full-time position. Must be able to work Monday-Friday , as well as weekends as needed. Work hours may vary, or change based on departmental requirements.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Produce QCA Associate will constantly work near powered industrial equipment and experience exposure to vibration and moderate to high noise levels. The work environment includes congested and high traffic areas, slippery floors, working alongside forklifts, single pallet jacks, electric walk behind jacks and hand carts. Walking and working on concrete flooring. Duties will require working in Varying climates. Temperatures range from below zero in the freezer to 95°F or above outdoors.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

*The above information describes the general nature and level of work performed for this position. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. *