Quality Assurance Inspector

NatureSweet is the single-source solution for greenhouse-grown vegetables and is the #1 best-selling brand in snacking tomatoes. The largest vertically integrated agriculture company in North America, NatureSweet guarantees great-tasting produce year-round, both organic and conventional. Our vegetables are carefully grown, harvested, and packaged by more than 6,000 directly employed company Associates. NatureSweet tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet peppers are handpicked at the peak of freshness and sold at major supermarket retailers throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. NatureSweet is dedicated to having a positive social, environmental, and economic impact within our communities, and our commitment is to transform the lives of agricultural workers throughout North America. This work, as well as our efforts regarding sustainability, have led us to earn B Corp, Fair Trade, and EFI certifications.

We're Hiring:

Quality Assurance Inspector Location:

Laredo, TX Position Type:

Full-time Department:

Quality Objective The Quality Assurance Inspector ensures that all inbound and outbound products meet NatureSweet's established quality and food safety standards. This role is vital in protecting the integrity of our products by evaluating, documenting, and communicating fruit quality and grading results , ensuring our consumers receive only fresh, premium-quality produce. The inspector also plays a key role in conducting internal food safety audits, special inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives, promoting a strong culture of quality and compliance across all operations.

Main Responsibilities Product Inspection:

Evaluate and document fruit quality and grade product according to specific criteria in the HS Quality Bulletin. Report deficiencies to the assigned supervisor for corrective action. Conduct internal food safety audits by inspecting assigned facilities according to pre-established criteria, documenting and reporting deficiencies to the assigned supervisor for corrective action.

Special Inspections:

On occasion, we are required to perform other inspections or tests. The pre-established criteria and procedures shall be communicated prior to carrying out such inspections or tests. Ensure the accuracy of the required monitoring and control documents and reports. Other functions/activities required by Naturesweet.

Requirements:

High School Diploma, GED, higher or equivalent to work experience in the position.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years in quality assurance or control, preferably in the food industry.

Technical Knowledge:

HACCP SQF FSVP

(Foreign Supplier Verification Program) USDA Inspection Processes.

Languages:

Bilingual:

English and Spanish Job Type:

Full-time Base Pay:

$20.19 - $21.15 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you briefly describe your experience performing quality inspections in fresh produce or food products? What type of products have you inspected? Have you worked with quality specifications, defect tolerances, or quality bulletins before? Can you give me an example of how you used them during an inspection?

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) English (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person