Always Fresh Farms

Grower, marketer, and shipper of berries

Quality Control Inspector Supervisor

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePlant City, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A minimum of 5 years of quality assurance or quality control experience in fresh produce or food manufacturing is required.
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience is required.
Knowledge of USDA Grade Standards and Inspection Procedures is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems is required.
Organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure are required.
Leadership and time management skills are required.
A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence is required.
Ability to analyze data and identify quality trends is required.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees is required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the warehouse is required.
Ability to lift 20–30 pounds as needed is required.
Willingness to work in a refrigerated warehouse environment of 33°F–40°F is required.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the daily activities of Quality Control Leads and Quality Control Inspectors.
Ensure inspectors are properly trained on company specifications, USDA grading standards, customer requirements, food safety programs, and inspection procedures.
Conduct regular inspector calibration exercises to ensure consistency and accuracy across all inspections.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and food safety.
Oversee quality inspections of incoming and outgoing product shipments, in-process packing operations, and finished goods.
Provide training and coaching to quality control inspectors and monitor inspector performance.
Verify compliance with customer specifications, USDA grading standards, company quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Review and approve quality inspection reports and product disposition decisions.
Monitor product quality trends and identify opportunities for corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure proper product rotation (FIFO/FEFO) and shelf-life management.
Authorize product holds, rework, release, or rejection based on quality findings.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements.
Travel to other remote locations as needed by the QC Manager.
Perform other quality control duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual English and Spanish language proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking is preferred but not required.

Job Title:	Quality Control Inspector Supervisor	Department:	Operations
Position Type:	Full Time Employment	Report to:	Quality Control Manager

Job Description
Job Purpose: The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all quality control activities within our operations to ensure we consistently meet company standards, customer specifications, USDA Grade requirements, and food safety regulations. This position provides leadership to the Quality Control team, ensures standardized inspection practices, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates with Commodity Management, Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Sales to maintain the highest levels of product quality throughout our supply chain. Duties & Responsibilities: Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the daily activities of Quality Control Leads and Quality Control Inspectors. Ensure inspectors are properly trained on company specifications, USDA grading standards, customer requirements, food safety programs, and inspection procedures. Conduct regular inspector calibration exercises to ensure consistency and accuracy across all inspections. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and food safety. Oversee quality inspections of incoming and outgoing product shipment, in-process packing operations and finished goods. Provide training and coaching to quality control inspectors and monitor inspector performance Verify compliance with customer specifications, USDA grading standards, company quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Review and approve quality inspection reports and product disposition decisions Monitor product quality trends and identify opportunities for corrective and preventive actions. Ensure proper product rotation (FIFO/FEFO) and shelf-life management. Authorize product holds, rework, release, or rejection based on quality findings. Comply with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements. Travel to other remote locations as needed by the QC Manager Perform other quality control duties as assigned. Skills/Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Minium of 5 years of quality assurance or quality control experience in fresh produce or food manufacturing Minium of 2 years of supervisory or management experience Knowledge of USDA Grade Standards and Inspection Procedures Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure Strong leadership and time management skills Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence Ability to analyze data and identify quality trends Ability to lead, motivate and develop employees Bilingual English and Spanish language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) is preferred but not required. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the warehouse Ability to lift 20-30lbs as needed Must be willing to work in a refrigerated warehouse environment of 33ºF – 40ºF Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays This job description is intended to outline the framework of the duties performed by employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all the job’s responsibilities. All our jobs include a broad range of activities, duties, and responsibilities which may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About the Company

Always Fresh Farms

Grower, marketer, and shipper of berries

Always Fresh Farms grows, markets, and ships fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries) and coordinates a year-round supply for retailers, foodservice, and wholesalers. It partners with farms across the Americas to ensure a continuous 52-week supply, while handling marketing, logistics, and quality control through a 70,000-square-foot packing facility in Plant City, Florida. The company differentiates itself with an integrated supply chain and strong grower relationships, including a 2019 alliance with Giddings Fruit S.A., and maintains Americert International organic certification and Primus GFS food safety certification. Its goal is to provide consistent, high-quality berries year-round while supporting sustainable farming and producer partnerships.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Plant City, FL
Founded: Not listed

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