QA Tech

Job DetailsJob Location: Native Maine - Westbrook, ME 04092Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 2nd ShiftQuality Control Job Summary:

The Quality control Inspector is responsible for the inspection of all produce deliveries/orders within the warehouse to ensure that all product ordered adheres to USDA specifications/customer quality standards within the Carbonella and Desarbo operation. The ideal candidate will administer daily QC checks on all produce within the warehouse and document their inspection results. Assist with training staff on how to properly identify QC issues. Performing quality control audits on all outbound shipments. Conferring with management when product does not meet USDA/company standards which can result in scheduling USDA inspections.

Schedule

Monday through Friday 12:00 PM- 8:00PM with occasionally weekend opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Meet regularly with warehouse leads AM and PM and make actionable plans to reduce shipping and receiving errors
Oversee and QC all orders shipping to customers
Ensuring delivery deadlines and quality objectives are met
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and decision-making skills, motivation and goal-setting abilities
Strong problem-solving skills
Exceptional organization and time management abilities
Conflict resolution skills
Customer service skills
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively between both shifts
In-depth knowledge on OSHA Polices and Procedures
Understanding of relevant health and safety regulations
Bilingual preferred
Basic math skills

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist in shipping and receiving responsibilities, unloading trucks and checking in
merchandise.
Prepares orders by selecting specific items for a customer order, staging them in
a designated area of the warehouse; may entail packing boxes or handling
product to remove quality issues
Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or on pallets according to
organizational standards.
Open bales, crates and other containers.
Maintains inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing
request, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through
a computer. May also assist in counting of physical inventory.
Prepare parcels for shipping.
Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and
work stations neat; Sweep, dust and/or mop. Organize warehouse and work
area for orderliness at all times.
Wear proper safety equipment

QualificationsPhysical Demands and Abilities

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and
arms and talk or hear
Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-75 lbs., occasionally lift and/or move
objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
Safely operate electric pallet jacks and possibly a reach machine, and to push or
pull a hand truck
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus
Specific hearing abilities required for this job include adequate hearing over a
loud work environment in which several pieces of machinery are frequently
running including pallet jacks, large shipping vehicles, motors, engines, etc.
Frequently required to enter and exit large refrigerated coolers, as well as work
in warehouse open to outdoor temperatures during shipping and/or receiving.
Must be able to tolerate working in temperatures ranging from 25 degrees up to
100 degrees; work environment may be cool and wet
Ability to multitask, reprioritize, and to make quick decisions and follow
commands of supervising staff
Meet attendance standards

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
1-2 years previous warehouse experience preferred
Good Communication, organizational skills, time management and mathematical skills

Bilingual Preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Dependable and reliable
Customer Service skills

Physical Demands and Abilities

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-75 lbs., occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
Safely operate electric pallet jacks and possibly a reach machine, and to push or pull a hand truck
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus
Specific hearing abilities required for this job include adequate hearing over a loud work environment in which several pieces of machinery are frequently running including pallet jacks, large shipping vehicles, motors, engines, etc.
Frequently required to enter and exit large refrigerated coolers, as well as work in warehouse open to outdoor temperatures during shipping and/or receiving. Must be able to tolerate working in temperatures ranging from 25 degrees up to 100 degrees; work environment may be cool and wet
Ability to multitask, reprioritize, and to make quick decisions and follow commands of supervising staff
Meet attendance standards