Quality Control Specialist
Job Description
Title: Quality Control Specialist
Company: Dragonberry Produce, Inc.
Location: Canby, Oregon (On-Site)
Wage: $19-$23 per hour (Hourly, Non-Exempt)
Job Type: Full-Time
Available Shift(s): Monday-Friday, Day Shift
About Dragonberry Produce: Based in the Pacific Northwest, where good food grows, Dragonberry Produce delivers the best fruits, vegetables, and other unique items. Since 2004, Dragonberry Produce has partnered with growers around the world to become the Northwest’s premier specialty produce distributor. Our business philosophy is based on developing long-term relationships with partners who share our values and excitement for unique fruits and vegetables. Our foundation is rooted in excellent communication, commitment to competitive pricing, distribution of quality products, and conscientious customer service. We nurture continual success by ongoing investment in research and development of new products that benefit our growers and customers alike.
Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team as Quality Control Specialist. This role will be responsible for analyzing and reporting on all products entering and exiting our facility to ensure high quality of products. A successful candidate will have a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Prior experience in perishable produce, agriculture, or distribution industry is highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain, manage, and update internal Quality Control protocols and programs.
• Analyze, score, and report on each order that is received and shipped.
• Evaluate and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements consistently.
• Submit samples to Food Safety and laboratory for testing.
• Create and verify product labeling.
• Assist as back-up for inventory count and repack processes.
• Assist in other Quality Control and Operations projects as needed.
• Create and present recommendations to streamline production processes in ways that heighten quality standards.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of professional work experience.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 40 lbs. and ability to bend/stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach in a warehouse environment.
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analytics and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong skills and experience with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Willingness to grow and scale with our growing company.
• Good judgement and ability to make decisions in timely manner.
Benefits:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401 (k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company events
• Trainings and Professional Development
Recommended Skills
- Attention To Detail
- Coordinating
- Data Analysis
- Food Safety
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Excel