Quality Assurance Inspector – Processing

Ocean Mist Farms

Quality Assurance Inspector evaluating Ocean Mist Farms produce, processing, and facility operations for quality and food-safety compliance. Conducting inspections, measurements, reporting, and corrective-action follow-up across field and cooler operations.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeCastroville • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance and food safety compliance, with strong capabilities in conducting inspections, evaluating product quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in using precision measuring instruments and maintaining detailed inspection records.

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Quality AssuranceFood Safety ComplianceProduce InspectionAttention to DetailBilingual English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Quality InspectionsProduct EvaluationSOP ComplianceGMP KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsBasic Math SkillsMeasurement SkillsInspection ReportingRoot-Cause InvestigationCalibration Verification

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsIndependent WorkDetail OrientationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Precision Measuring InstrumentsTesting EquipmentElectronic Records Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaValid California Class C Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Food ProcessingAgricultureQuality ControlHarvest ReadinessProduct DispositionSanitation StandardsAllergen Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and evaluate product quality for compliance with Ocean Mist Farms’ standards, customer specifications, food safety requirements, and operational procedures
Perform timely quality inspections on commodities, lots, processes, equipment, incoming products, and externally sourced products
Evaluate weight, color, condition, appearance, packing, temperature, maturity, sizing, defects, environmental conditions, and harvest readiness
Identify and communicate quality concerns, discrepancies, and deviations
Complete and maintain inspection reports, logs, electronic records, and receiving/raw-product/daily/aging inspection reports
Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Food Safety, Production, growers, harvesting teams, Facility/Cooler Operations, Shipping, and supervisors to investigate and resolve quality concerns
Support corrective actions, root-cause investigations, product disposition, follow-up verification, and continuous improvement
Conduct pre-harvest, harvest, post-harvest, field, production-line, facility, and shipment-quality evaluations
Monitor SOP, GMP, sanitation, allergen-control, food-safety, product-handling, and process-control compliance
Perform production-line verifications for temperature, weight, packaging, labeling, and other process measurements
Inspect machinery, processing lines, work areas, incoming commodities, stored products, and product lots
Use precision measuring instruments and testing equipment; verify calibration and perform assigned routine care or maintenance
Place non-conforming products on hold or quarantine
Recommend harvest timing, handling, cooling, icing, packaging, carton selection, palletizing, storage, and product disposition
Participate in a rotating schedule of approximately five weeks in Field operations and one week in Facility/Cooler operations
Assist with products for exhibitions, fairs, conventions, customer requests, and special projects
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Additional training in quality assurance, food safety, agriculture, production, or a related area preferred
One to three years of experience in quality assurance, produce inspection, agriculture, food processing, or a related field preferred
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
Basic math, measurement, computer, and analytical skills
Valid California Class C driver’s license
Ability to meet Company driving-insurability requirements
Ability to operate a Company vehicle, as assigned
Ability to work a rotating schedule of approximately five weeks in Field operations and one week in Facility/Cooler operations
Flexibility to work day or night shifts and cover other shifts as needed
Ability to travel and temporarily relocate to remote or seasonal operating locations, including Oxnard, Coachella, Yuma, and other assigned regions
Strong attention to detail and ability to make consistent, objective quality assessments
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently, follow detailed procedures, prioritize assignments, and communicate concerns appropriately
Ability to quickly learn and accurately apply new processes, procedures, and inspection requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Temporary relocation may be required based on assigned area and seasonal business needs
Company vehicle may be assigned
Opportunity to participate in field food safety programs, grower evaluations, field audits, shelf-life studies, and special projects