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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
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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 an Intake Quality Controller to join our team in Spalding, UK. Reporting to the Ripening Manager, the Intake QC (Avocado) is responsible for conducting thorough inspections of fruit and stock upon arrival, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications. They will work closely with the Stock Controller and other internal teams to ensure department KPI’s are met in full. The Product Manager (Avocado) is required to work independently across a number of sites local to the Spalding area and must have the ability to travel between sites. Tasks include: 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. Verify grower adherence of incoming stock. Collect residue samples. Update stocks on the computer system Prophet. Maintain records. Visits to offsite stores will be required. Intake other products such as Mango as required. Adhere to Health & Safety and Food hygiene regulations. Requirements: Prior experience in quality testing fruit is highly advantageous. Background in quality testing products is essential. Good understanding and utilisation of the English language (verbal and written). Able to work in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be able to work from own initiative and solve problems. Must be motivated and reliable. Good organisational skills. Must be able to travel between sites within the local Spalding area; a driver's licence is essential. Benefits: 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Free on-site parking. Company pension scheme. Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash. 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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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 an Intake Quality Controller to join our team in Spalding, UK. Reporting to the Ripening Manager, the Intake QC (Avocado) is responsible for conducting thorough inspections of fruit and stock upon arrival, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications. They will work closely with the Stock Controller and other internal teams to ensure department KPI’s are met in full. The Product Manager (Avocado) is required to work independently across a number of sites local to the Spalding area and must have the ability to travel between sites. Tasks include: 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. Verify grower adherence of incoming stock. Collect residue samples. Update stocks on the computer system Prophet. Maintain records. Visits to offsite stores will be required. Intake other products such as Mango as required. Adhere to Health & Safety and Food hygiene regulations. Requirements: Prior experience in quality testing fruit is highly advantageous. Background in quality testing products is essential. Good understanding and utilisation of the English language (verbal and written). Able to work in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be able to work from own initiative and solve problems. Must be motivated and reliable. Good organisational skills. Must be able to travel between sites within the local Spalding area; a driver's licence is essential. Benefits: 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Free on-site parking. Company pension scheme. Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash. 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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