Summary:
We are hiring a Quality Control Associate! Quality Control Associates are critical in supporting Quality Control tasks and workflow. They are detail oriented, familiar with berry characteristics (both varietal and physical appearance), and effective at describing fruit health. The ideal candidate for this role has at least 1+ years of Quality Control experience, is a self-starter, and is capable of working in fast-paced environments.
Responsible for:
- Inspecting freshly harvested fruit
- Assigning quality grades to fruit/lots
- Using QA tools (temperature probe, weight scale, refractometer)
- Printing PTI tags
- Occasional travel to different coolers
- Occasional travel to company office in Salinas
Qualifications:
- Team oriented work ethic
- Effective working independently
- Analytical
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Highly organized
- Detail oriented
- Excellent communicator
- Experience with ERP systems: iSolve (preferred not required)
- Bilingual (preferred not required)
Who We Are:
Ichiban is a year-round grower, shipper, and marketer of fresh berries. We are a multifaceted produce organization that is customer and grower-oriented, having been founded by growers. Our product offerings are of both domestic and international origin. We strive to offer the safest, freshest, and highest quality berries under the Ichiban and Amai brands. Built upon honesty and integrity, our mission is to serve the category, customers, and growers with unique and unparalleled value and service.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.12 - $23.03 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
- No experience needed
- Under 1 year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Work setting:
- In-person
- Office
- Warehouse
Ability to Relocate:
- Watsonville, CA 95076: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person