Qa Inspector

Brand
Description
QA Inspector located in Miami, FL. with key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Facility inspection functions as assigned by the Director of Floral Quality Assurance at:

1. Miami supplier, carrier and freight consolidator warehouses.
2. Vendor fulfillment center cross-docks.
3. In Country and out of country Supplier production facilities.

Daily inspection of fresh cut flower bouquets, roses, arrangements for required ingredient grading, mechanical damage, disease and freshness.

Periodic inspection of foliage and blooming plants for cleanliness, packaging and florist grade specifications.

Floral packaging and case count parameters, package and pallet integrity, pulp and trailer temperatures, and overall appearance (internal and external) of product.

Cross train in each fresh and potted plant commodity to become proficient in all areas of perishable floral quality assurance.

Support the company's top quality image on all products, by inspecting, organizing and managing suppliers' product inspection information: item, spec, UPCs, seasonal varieties, case dimensions, packs, costs, and availability.

Create and review daily inspection and product testing reports and insure quality, variety, freshness, service and customer satisfaction.

Participate in mass markets and retail florist events as determined by supervisor, and to receive feedback on product performance and service level.

Stay updated on the floral industry by reading trade publications and attending trade shows as deemed beneficial by supervisor.

Create beneficial partnerships with suppliers who support the company's freshness image, and maintain the integrity of the products throughout all phases of the supply chain.

Provide daily updates to team members and supervisor by participating in regular staff meetings, and execute other good communication practices to keep all superiors informed or important information.

Meet core attendance policies, remain open to new processes and initiatives and execute all other activities set forth by the Director of Quality Assurance.

Requirements
Associates degree or 5 years floral industry experience with 2 years of specific quality assurance training. Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
About Us
About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect and celebrate. The Company's e-commerce business platform features an all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl's Cookies®, Harry David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Shari's Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman's Bakery®, Vital Choice®, Stock Yards® and Simply Chocolate®. Through the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an international floral and gift industry service provider offering a broad range of products and services designed to help members grow their businesses profitably; Napco℠, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal décor; DesignPac Gifts, LLC, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers; and Alice's Table®, a lifestyle business offering fully digital live streaming floral, culinary and other experiences to guests across the country. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was recognized among the top 5 on the National Retail Federation's 2021 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the nation's fastest-growing retail companies, and was named to the Fortune 1000 list in 2022. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more information, visit 1800flowersinc.com or follow @1800FLOWERSInc on Twitter.