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Pacific Coast Fresh Company is a local, family-owned produce distributor that has proudly served our Pacific Northwest retail, wholesale and food service customers since 1977. We are now one of the largest independent produce distributors in the Northwest with distribution centers in Portland, Oregon and Seattle (Kent), Washington.

Our employees are a big part of our success, and we truly believe the words of our founder, Emil Nemarnik, who often said "Take good care of your employees, customers, shippers, and farmers and they will make you successful." As a Quality Inspector Trainer, you'll not only earn a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits, but also open doors to a wide variety of advancement opportunities. Pacific Coast Fresh Company takes pride in developing employees and recruiting from within, and we hope this position is just the beginning of your career with us.

What you'll do...

• Ensure all inbound and outbound product meets quality standards
• Work closely with Buyers, QA, and Operations to communicate needs and opportunities
• Partner with Sales to understand and define customer expectations
• Communicate with Re-Work to ensure proper day-to-day operations
• Participate in internal and external quality audits
• Report to management on quality and food safety issues and trends
• Mentor others to ensure training is complete and thorough
• Model firm accountability in all areas holding self and others to high standards of performance, knowledge, and actions
• Record and check ripening rooms for proper operation
• Train Quality Inspectors and bring them up to speed on all responsibilities listed above

What we look for...

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience. Produce experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task as well as plan and carry out projects with well-defined goals and outcomes
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity and perform work at a level which promotes a positive image of Pacific Coast Fresh Company within the organization and the marketplace
• Basic computer skills. Proficiency with Produce Pro or other WMS preferred
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and work extended periods of time in cold temperatures. Lifting requirements are subject to change to accommodate an employees restrictions

What you'll gain...

• The opportunity to contribute, learn a lot, and have fun along the way
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit-sharing plan as well as paid time off
• Immediate access to earned wages through Daily Pay
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can eat or take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program

Pacific Coast Fresh Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pacific Coast Fresh Company participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to maintain a safe work environment, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work.