QUALITY INSPECTOR at Mucci Farms Inc – Kingsville, Ontario

Title: Quality Inspector

Reports to: Quality Manager

Based at: Kingsville, ON

Type of Employment: Full time, permanent, 6-days a week, Monday to Saturday, steady afternoon shift or and potentially extended hours depending on workload and priorities; which could include possible Sunday shifts (unless stipulated otherwise in offer of employment).

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products in order to ensure that packing specifications are met, using CFIA/ USDA grades & standards as reference to complete inspections on various greenhouse commodities.
• Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders.
• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
• Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
• Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and record keeping purposes.
• Take photos and prepare quality reports for distribution to other departments.
• Comply with the company standard of Food Safety and Environmental Health and Safety
• Any additional tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate any issues or concerns to the line leader, supervisor or manager.
• Ability to conduct basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral and spoken) in English.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Outlook.
• Knowledge of Famous and RedLine Cooler programs (for inventory management) will be considered an asset.
• Must be able to work independently or within a team setting.
• Positive attitude, punctual and willing to grow within the company.

Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbs
• Must be able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F.

Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.

Note: This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.

Mucci welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.