POSITION SUMMARY
Quality checks incoming produce, meat, and ingredients for Fresh Food Departments. Builds and maintains positive relationships with warehouses and vendors/suppliers regarding quality concerns or variations.
Job Duties/Essential Functions
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Compares quality and produce attributes such as size, weight and colour against Product Specification Sheets
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Examines items for defects in appearance and/or damage occurring in transit.
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Tests pressure and brix on fruits and vegetables; Tastes fruits and vegetables to ensure that they meet company standards.
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Approves or rejects items, and records inspection and coordinates return to supplier with Buying Team.
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Liaises with Buying on Produce Specification Sheet adjustments and updates.
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Maintains and cleans testing equipment.
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The successful candidate must have warehousing experience and must be physically fit
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Must undergo a math/logic test
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Must be able to work on Saturdays
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Cold Storage/Distribution experience desirable
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Must be versatile and keen to work in both DRY & WET and in different departments as per business needs.
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The successful candidate will need to complete a criminal record check as the facility is a Biosecurity facility
Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery
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Computer, printer, phone, calculator, hand-held two-way radio.
Non-Essential functions
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Assists in other departments where necessary.
Qualifications:
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Education/Training: Higher School Certificate preferred.
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Licenses/Certifications: Forklift Licence is desirable but not essential
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Knowledge/Skills: Intermediate MS Word and Excel skills. Knowledge of WH&S in everyday occupational situations
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Other Skills and Abilities: Key entry skills preferred
