Nature Fresh Farms is a Leamington-based greenhouse company with facilities in Leamington, ON and Delta, OH as well as Laredo, TX. Our company and its innovative, dynamic team are expanding every day, growing new plant varieties, and introducing cutting-edge ideas and practices to the fresh produce industry. However, at Nature Fresh, we don’t just grow plants – we also grow people. Our team is passionate about bringing the highest quality products to consumers, but it is also committed to creating an inspiring, diverse, and team-oriented workplace environment that everyone can enjoy. Nature Fresh Farms is a recognized leader within the greenhouse farming industry – join our team and help us continue to grow!
We are currently looking to fill a permanent position for a Quality Control Inspector for our Quality Department at our Farms Leamington, ON location.
Job Description
As a member of the Quality Control team, you work with the warehouse team to ensure the final product that we are packing, and shipping meets or exceeds Nature Fresh Farms quality standards. They are also responsible for accurate assessment of purchased product. We are committed to ensuring our customers only receive the best product from our distribution centre, and our Quality Control team is essential to achieving this goal.
Job Specific Duties
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Assess the product specifications to meet customer requirements.
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Check and record specifications, such as commodity size, weight, width, length, color, and any compliance issues.
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Document observations during quality checks.
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Ensure product compliance meets legal and quality standards.
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Inspect, record, and report the quality status of all incoming and outgoing commodities.
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Work alongside Shipping, Receiving, Allocation and Production to influence decision making.
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Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
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This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.
Qualifications
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Experience in Quality Control is an asset.
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Working with minimal supervision in a team environment; mainly independent work.
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Flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential.
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Safety shoes are mandatory.
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Must be available to work the day shift, the afternoon shift or the continental shift, hours will fluctuate according to the needs of the business.
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Reading, writing, oral communication and effective listening skills are essential job tools
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Basic, efficient math skills required.
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Must be able to distinguish colours.
Working Conditions
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Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.
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Working with a wide array of people/culture in a team setting.
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There may be an occasional need for some heavy lifting and bending, twisting, and reaching as needed.
Physical Requirements
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This is an active role; time will be spent standing and walking throughout the Distribution Centre.
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Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
