Mission Produce

JOB TITLE:            QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD

REPORTS TO:          QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR

DEPARTMENT:         QUALITY ASSURANCE

LOCATION:            SWEDESBORO, NJ

Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 27 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, and Peru. Our global distribution network includes 16 forward distribution centers in North America, China, Europe and the Netherlands, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Lead will help document and record essential quality activities and help communicate quality information as needed. This individual will be part of the Mission QA team that strives to meet or exceed all specifications and lead the industry in Quality. In addition, this position involves a combination of visual monitoring of various aspects of the plant operations and physical testing of product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct routine visual and physical inspections on finished product as well as product on the line, sampling and testing of product and packaging to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Typical duties include Thermometer calibrations, Cooler temperature recording, Fruit temperature recording, Shelf-life data recording, Equipment inspections and calibrations, Aging reports, Dry matter and oil content reports, Import, Export, and Transfer inspections, Fruit Inspections.
• Ensure accuracy of data generated throughout the shift.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of SOPs through regular assessments and training.
• Perform other duties assigned by QA Supervisor and/or QA Manager.
• Assist with USDA requests and certificates.
• Must be a motivated, self-starter with good people and communication skills.
• Recognize and adapt easily to changing priorities.
• Perform other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Ability and willingness to follow SOP’s.
• Must have a minimum of 1 to 2 years in Quality or Manufacturing disciplines.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including ability to create and modify spreadsheets to generate reports.
• Perform job tasks objectively under occasional peer pressure.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to accomplish and manage tasks in a timely manner without constant direct supervision.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Bilingual a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to lift or move 25 pounds to 50 pounds depending on job category.
• Ability and willingness to be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperatures between 35 and 45 degrees.
• Safely work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
• Ability and willingness to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste, smell, etc., as needed to perform essential tasks.
• Regularly involves lifting, bending, or other physical exertion.
• Often exposed to one or more disagreeable environmental factors such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable.

Pay: $26.00 - $27.25