Netherlands Job Openings
Westfalia Fruit
Quality Controller
Maasdijk
FULL TIME
September 18, 2024
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We’re looking for a Quality Controller to join our team in Maasdijk, Netherlands.
Our Quality Controllers are responsible for conducting thorough inspections of fruit and stock upon arrival, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications. The role involves managing and conducting various fruit sampling activities to support trials, shelf-life studies, and product development initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high quality standards and support continuous improvement efforts within our organisation.
Responsibilities/Tasks
Intake Inspection and Reporting
- Conduct thorough inspections of incoming materials, assessing quality, quantity, and adherence to specifications using standardised tools.
- Accurately record findings, generate reports, and escalate critical issues as needed.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to address discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Manage fruit sample collection, preparation, storage, and basic quality testing.
- Monitor and report yield and defect data, by pallet and grower, from tests and trials.
- Assist in supervising external surveyors, participate in developing new quality control technologies, and prepare customer and laboratory samples.
- Collect, arrange and manage fruit for project work associated with innovation and development.
- Support quality control functions across WFUK sites, fostering collaboration.
- Assist and support the Technical team in activities as required.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a quality control or related role, preferably within the fresh produce industry.
- Proven experience in conducting inspections of incoming raw materials according to established quality standards and procedures.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify potential quality issues during inspections.
- A demonstrated ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, technical teams, and external surveyors.
- A commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- 26 days vacation, plus national holidays
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Company phone & laptop
Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
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