Quality Control Inspector - 3 months contract - URGENT

At QIMA, we are committed to helping our clients deliver products that consumers can trust. Collaborating with over 30,000 global brands, retailers, manufacturers, and food growers, we are actively engaged at every stage of the supply chain. Our mission is to enhance quality assurance through comprehensive inspections, supplier audits, certifications, and lab testing, all powered by our innovative digital platform.

Our team of 5,000 QIMers, spread across 40 offices and laboratories worldwide, shares a passion for integrity and innovation, guided by our core values. We believe in making a positive difference in the world through our work. Does this sound like something you would like to be a part of?

Our Food Division is dedicated to ensuring that brands, retailers, and manufacturers deliver safe, high-quality, and ethically produced food products to consumers. Our inspectors, auditors, and lab technicians work diligently every day to safeguard the integrity of the food supply chain, ensuring that fresh produce meets the highest standards of safety and quality.

As a Quality Control Inspector specializing in fresh produce, you will report to the QA Manager and work as part of our Operations team in Hereford, UK. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough inspections of incoming and outgoing fresh produce.
• Monitoring product quality, appearance, and freshness to ensure standards are met.
• Verifying compliance with food safety regulations and customer specifications.
• Identifying and resolving quality issues promptly to maintain product integrity.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of inspection results.

Do you have the skills we’re looking for? We seek candidates with:

• Proven experience in quality control, preferably in the fresh produce industry.
• Previous experience with berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, would be a plus. However, experience in quality control inspection of other fruits is also acceptable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Avaibility : ASAP.
• Work schedule: 5 days per week, including Saturdays worked, with two days off.
• A valid driver’s license and a car.