Job Description

Description

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for a full-time Quality Inspector! As a Quality Inspector, you would ensure that all products coming into the facility are consistently high quality and adhere to relevant specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect all fresh produce arriving at the facility before it’s accepted into the warehouse
• Document issues noticed during inspection process and discuss inspection results to the Quality Supervisor
• Recommend adjustments and changes to increase product consistency
• Inspect produce returned by retail customers to determine cause of credit and evaluate who is responsible and how to reduce future issues
• Comply with all aspects of the food safety programs and assist with recordkeeping requirements
• Attend seminars and educational conferences to stay up to date on USDA standards and company quality standards
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of fresh produce
• Forklift experience preferred

Job Details:

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Schedule: Monday through Friday; 10:00am to 6:30pm

Work Location: Friesland, WI

Travel Requirements: None

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about fresh produce with a special emphasis on potatoes and onions
• Attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills and teamwork mentality
• Written communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team
• Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Various repetitive movements and good manual dexterity to perform required tasks
• Exposure to airborne particles or fumes
• Stairs will need to be climbed throughout the day to access the grading line
• Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas
• Occasionally will need to lift up to 60 pounds

Alsum Benefits

Alsum Farms & Produce offers its full-time (30 hours or more) employees:

• Employer contributed health plan
• Employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance
• Onsite fitness center
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts
• Educational assistance program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace