Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Index Fresh is a leading packer, shipper and exporter of Avocados. We believe that when you put good into something, good will grow from it. By hiring the right people and giving them the tools to succeed, Index Fresh has been putting good into the avocado industry for over a century. We are searching for an experienced Quality Control Technician to join our team.

The Quality Control Technician works to identify, document, and report the quality and condition of incoming and outgoing products to ensure customers receive the highest quality product.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the Index Fresh values.
• Ensures product meets customer specifications; rejects product out of specification.
• Reports quality for incoming and outgoing product.
• Uses penetrometer to measure pressure of product.
• Visually inspects quality and condition of product.
• Measures stage of ripeness and takes temperature reading.
• Conducts other inspections, including trailer inspection, pallet inspection and inspection of non-conforming product.
• Calibrates measuring and testing equipment at required intervals.
• Communicates with sales team on quality issues, ensuring customers receive quality product.
• Independently runs and prints reports from the ERP system.
• As a member of the Food Safety Team enforces food safety requirement and complete food safety and quality logs.
• Works safely at all times and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains work area clean and organized to ensure a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least 2 years experience in quality inspection.

Working knowledge of produce quality inspection.

Good English, reading, writing and basic math skills required.

Ability to use inspection instruments.

Ability to work independently on routine and non-routine assignments.

Strong sense of urgency and personal accountability.

Detail oriented and organized.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position; work hours vary depending on workload and the operation regularly works Monday through Saturday. This position requires availability to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Regular attendance and punctuality is required.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation with bonus program

Competitive health benefits package - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, Long-Term Disability

Advancement opportunities

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid holidays and vacation

Exceptional team members and work environment

Weekly Pay Schedule

Location: Index Fresh Texas - Pharr, TX

About the Organization:

Established in 1914, Index Fresh, Inc. is a worldwide marketer and distributor of avocados, sourcing from all major growing regions around the globe. Index Fresh uses a hands on approach that places value in honesty, integrity and good old-fashioned common sense. We believe a handshake is as good as a contract and that consistency and reliability aren't merely important, they're required. Index Fresh has one goal and that's to be the most dependable avocado provider year-round. We are proud of our team of talented and energetic individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and abilities dedicated to this common purpose. We take pride in being a great place to work and we want to see you succeed in your career and your life. Our team members are rewarded for good work, and we offer a generous compensation package that, dependent on your employment status, may include bonus package, health insurance, paid vacations and an employer matched 401(k).

This position is currently accepting applications.