Dock Inspector - Watsonville

Position Title: Dock Inspector - Watsonville

Employment Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Department: Inspectors

Reports To: Quality Manager

Summary Description

The California Giant Quality Control Inspector position requires self-reliance and the ability to work at New West Cooling with little or no supervision. This position will inspect fruit at the cooler making sure it meets California Giant specifications.This position will work with the quality manager to determine the condition of the fruit so that it can be allocated to the right destination while continuing to drive a quality focused culture with external and internal teams.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Inspect fruit to make sure it meets California Giant Specifications
• Document thoroughly the inspection results within the company’s system
• Communicate fruit quality to quality manager, production team and ranch/crew boss as needed or requested
• Assist the quality manager in other duties assigned such as but not limited to shelf-life studies, re-inspections and lotting of product
• Follow company’s Standard Operating Procedures for Inspections of Strawberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, and Raspberry
• Follow the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) for the handling of fresh berries
• Regular attendance is required

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality control preferred
• The ability to work without direct supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish preferred
• Ability to input inspection data into company’s software using a tablet
• Ability to adjust to changes within the process without too much stress

Physical Requirements

• This position must be able to stand for long periods of time inspecting fruit
• Must be able to lift 20-25 lbs up onto pallets of fruit at shoulder level on a continual basis throughout the shift.
• This position is subject to harvesting schedules and could work as much as 9-10 hour days. Some days could be longer
• This position may work up to 6 days a week during the season depending on the harvesting schedule