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Ocean Mist Farms lists this Quality Assurance Inspector (Processing) opportunity in castroville, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Quality Assurance InspectorThe Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for monitoring and evaluating product quality to ensure compliance with Ocean Mist Farms' quality standards, customer specifications, food safety requirements, and operational procedures.This role requires collaboration with Operations, Sales, Food Safety, and Production teams to ensure consistent product quality and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.The position is based in Castroville, California, and requires travel to remote growing regions. Depending on the assigned area and seasonal business needs, temporary relocation may also be required.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform timely and accurate quality inspections on all commodities, lots, processes, and equipment, including externally sourced products from California, Arizona, and MexicoEvaluate product quality based on Ocean Mist Farms' standards and customer specifications, including weight, color, condition, appearance, packing, and temperatureIdentify and promptly communicate quality concerns, discrepancies, and deviations from established specificationsAccurately complete and maintain inspection reports, logs, and electronic recordsCollaborate with Operations, Sales, Food Safety, Production, growers, and harvesting teams to investigate and resolve quality concernsSupport corrective actions and verify that identified issues have been appropriately addressedIdentify quality trends and opportunities for continuous improvementFollow all applicable food safety, sanitation, safety, and operational proceduresField AssignmentConduct pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest product evaluationsMonitor crop maturity, sizing, defects, appearance, environmental conditions, and harvest readinessPerform daily field inspections and collect quality-related samples and dataEvaluate harvesting practices for compliance with established quality and product-handling standardsPartner with growers and harvesting personnel to address quality concernsSupport field food safety programs, grower evaluations, field audits, shelf-life studies, and special projectsRecommend harvest timing, handling procedures, cooling, icing, packaging, carton selection, palletizing, and product dispositionParticipate in a rotating schedule consisting of approximately five weeks in Field operations and one week in Facility/Cooler operations, subject to business needsProcessing (Value Added & Heartichoke) AssignmentMonitor production processes for compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), food safety requirements, and product specificationsPerform production-line verifications, including temperature, weight, packaging, labeling, and other process-control measurementsInspect machinery, processing lines, and work areas for cleanliness, hygiene, and operational readinessMonitor allergen controls to ensure allergen-containing products are properly separated from non-allergen production runsUse precision measuring instruments and testing equipment to perform required verificationsVerify calibration status and perform routine care or maintenance of testing equipment, as assignedReinforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements on the production floorPlace non-conforming products on hold or quarantine in accordance with established proceduresAssist with root-cause investigations, product disposition, corrective actions, and follow-up verificationCommunicate findings to Production employees, supervisors, and managers so processes can be adjusted and corrective actions implementedFacility AssignmentInspect incoming commodities and specific product lots intended for fresh-market or value-added operations, including externally sourced products from California, Arizona, and MexicoEvaluate incoming and stored products for quality, condition, temperature, packing, and compliance with established specificationsPrepare and maintain receiving, raw-product, daily, and aging inspection reportsProvide recommendations regarding cooling, packaging, carton selection, palletizing, storage, and product dispositionPartner with Facility/Cooler Operations, Production, Shipping, and Sales to address incoming-product and shipment-quality concernsAssist with the preparation and coordination of products for exhibitions, fairs, conventions, customer requests, and other special projectsPerform other related duties as assignedJob Requirements and QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required; additional training in quality assurance, food safety, agriculture, production, or a related area preferredOne to three years of experience in quality assurance, produce inspection, agriculture, food processing, or a related field preferredAbility to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; bilingual English/Spanish skills preferredBasic math, measurement, computer, and analytical skills necessary to evaluate products and accurately complete reportsValid California Class C driver's license and ability to meet Company driving-insurability requirementsAbility to operate a Company vehicle, as assignedAbility to work a rotating schedule of approximately five weeks in Field operations and one week in Facility/Cooler operations, with flexibility based on business needsAbility to work either the day or night shift, based on assignment and operational needs. Shift schedules may change, including scheduling the night shift during daytime hours, and employees may be required to cover another shift due to staffing or production needs.Ability to travel and temporarily relocate to remote or seasonal operating locations, including Oxnard, Coachella, Yuma, and other assigned regionsStrong attention to detail and the ability to make consistent, objective quality assessmentsEffective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and operating areasAbility to work independently, follow detailed procedures, prioritize assignments, and communicate concerns appropriatelyAbility to quickly learn and accurately apply new processes, procedures, and inspection requirements
Worksite address
castroville, CA, 95012, US
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