Produce Quality Control Evaluator

Position: Produce Quality Control Evaluator

Location: Springfield, IL

Job : 154-QC

Number of Openings: 1

The part‑time Produce Quality Control Evaluator is responsible for monitoring the quality of highly perishable produce and refrigerated items (e.g., dairy, cheese, etc.) daily to maintain customer satisfaction.

• Monitors product to ensure consistency with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
• Checks produce in slots daily to verify product meets acceptable standards before shipping to customers.
• Communicates all quality issues with the Produce Quality Control Supervisor and/or the Produce Buyer.
• Rotates product properly during daily slot checking and reports any rotation problems to the Warehouse Managers.
• Inspects inbound freight, warehouse product, and outbound product and documents product condition.
• Communicates regularly with necessary parties on the status of product quality.
• Observes all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies.
• Performs filing and copying.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Analytical Skills
• Time Management
• Ethical Conduct
• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to take initiative

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

This job operates in a warehouse cooler setting, where extreme cold, noise, and vibrations from forklifts and other equipment are present. Occasional use of pallet jacks or forklifts may be required.

Standing, walking, sitting, using hands to handle objects or tools, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, talking, and hearing are required. The employee must see colors and may need to lift or move items weighing 10–100 pounds.

This is a part‑time, non‑exempt position. Typical days and hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; schedules may vary as directed by the Director of Purchasing, the Produce Buyer, or the Produce Quality Control Supervisor. The role may involve long hours and weekend work.

No travel is expected for this position.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Prior knowledge of produce products.

None required for this position.

M. J. Kellner Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.