Fresh Produce Quality Controller | Waddinxveen

At our client company in Waddinxveen, inspect fresh fruit and vegetables on arrival, during storage and before dispatch. Work 40 hours per week on day shifts, with one Saturday shift per month.

The role

For our client company in Waddinxveen, South Holland, we are looking for a quality controller for fresh fruit and vegetables. You will safeguard product quality from receipt and storage through to dispatch, record your checks carefully and clearly report any deviations.

You will work 40 hours per week on a roster set in advance. Depending on the period and in consultation with the team, your day shift will be either 07:00–16:00 or 10:00–19:00. You will work one Saturday per month.

What you will do

• Inspect products on arrival, during storage and before loading.
• Check external and internal colour, taste, firmness using a pressure test, Brix (sugar content), weight and size.
• Check product specifications, labels and packaging.
• Record observations and findings digitally on a tablet.
• Prepare quality reports with clear recommendations.
• Work closely with colleagues in sales, repacking, goods receipt and dispatch, and Quality Assurance.
• Guide quality staff from suppliers and inspection bodies.

What you bring

• Experience as a quality controller in the fruit and vegetable sector. If you do not have this experience, an affinity with fresh products, for example through work in hospitality or a supermarket, is an alternative.
• The ability to work in line with applicable legislation, regulations and certification standards.
• An organised and accurate approach, with the ability to make clear decisions and set priorities.
• Effective communication about deviations and a good command of Dutch and English.
• Enthusiasm, confidence, an interest in working with people from different cultures, and a passion for fruit and vegetables.

What we offer

• A temporary contract with the prospect of a permanent position.
• A 40-hour working week and a roster set in advance.
• A good salary aligned with your expertise and experience.
• A pension scheme with no employee contribution, 26 days of annual leave, and a phone and tablet.