Inspect fruit and vegetables at intake, during storage and before dispatch in Waddinxveen. Work 40 hours a week on daytime shifts, including about one Saturday a month. The salary is aligned with your experience, with a prospect of permanent employment.
The role
As a quality controller for fruit and vegetables, you safeguard the quality of a broad range of Dutch and imported produce in Waddinxveen. You inspect consignments at intake, during storage and before dispatch to ensure they meet product specifications and quality requirements.
You check, among other things, colour inside and out, taste, firmness, Brix (sugar content), weight and size. You also check product specifications, labels and packaging.
You record your findings digitally on a tablet and prepare quality reports with clear recommendations. You discuss deviations promptly with colleagues in commercial operations, repacking, goods receiving, dispatch and quality assurance. You also guide quality staff from suppliers and inspection bodies.
Working hours
The position is 40 hours a week on a schedule set in advance. Day shifts run from 07:00 to 16:00 or from 10:00 to 19:00, in consultation with the team. You work on a Saturday about once a month.
What you bring
- Experience in quality control in the fruit and vegetable sector, or a strong affinity with fresh products, for example through work in hospitality or a supermarket.
- The ability to work in line with applicable legislation and certification requirements.
- An organized approach, good prioritisation and effective communication about deviations.
- A good command of Dutch and English.
- Enthusiasm, confidence and an interest in fruit, vegetables and different cultures.
What is offered
- A salary aligned with your expertise and experience.
- The prospect of a permanent position.
- A pension plan with no employee contribution and 26 days of annual leave.
- A phone and tablet for your work.
- An international working environment, friendly colleagues and a strong team atmosphere, with something new to learn every day.