Quality Control Associate

About the Role

This is a Finance position responsible for monitoring the quality of perishable products in the warehouse on an ongoing basis, inputting order information through data entry, and performing other related duties as required. The role regularly exercises discretion in duties directly related to the general operation of product quality control.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Check produce in slots on a daily basis to ensure product set up for shipping meets acceptable standards.
• Communicate regularly with necessary parties on the company’s status regarding product quality.
• Communicate with Inventory Control Manager or Compliance Manager and buyers about all quality issues and assist in resolving them to ensure customers receive the highest quality products possible.
• Monitor variance reports for accurate accounting of spoilage, warehouse damage, truck damage, etc.
• Inspect inbound freight, warehoused product, and/or outbound product and document product condition.
• Analyze, identify, and propose solutions to problems associated with Quality Assurance.
• Observe all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies.
• Verify put-away and transfer processes performed by day and night warehouse personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior warehouse, inventory control, or merchandising experience.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Decision-Making Authority

• Fully Independent Decisions: Verifies put-away and transfer processes performed by warehouse personnel.
• Decisions Requiring Review/Approval: Shrink issues (requires review and approval from other individuals or supervisors).