Job Title: Fresh Produce Quality Inspector

Location: Etobicoke, Ontario

Job Type: Full time (including Sundays with a flexible second day off per week)

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

About UsNational Produce Marketing Inc is a leading fresh produce wholesaler dedicated to delivering the highest quality fruits and vegetables to grocery stores, wholesalers and foodservice distributors. We pride ourselves on cold-chain integrity, speed, and exceptional safety standards. We are looking for a detail-oriented, reliable Fresh Produce Quality Inspector to join our warehouse team and ensure only the finest product reaches our customers.

Job SummaryAs a Quality Inspector, you will be the gatekeeper of our product integrity. You will inspect incoming shipments from growers, monitor inventory freshness within our cold-storage facilities, and perform final checks on outgoing orders. This role requires a sharp eye, physical stamina, and a deep understanding of produce grade standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Inspect incoming produce for defects, maturity, sizing, color, temperature, and overall quality against USDA/CFIA grade standards.
- Document inspection findings accurately, including digital logs, photographs, and rejections.
- Monitor warehouse inventory rotation (FIFO) and identify aging or deteriorating stock.
- Sample and test produce sugars (Brix), firmness (Penetrometer), and pressure where required.




- Ensure cold-chain compliance by verifying trailer and storage zone temperatures.
- Collaborate with receiving and shipping teams to clear or reject loads efficiently.
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe inspection environment in compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations.

Qualifications & Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in fresh produce inspection, quality control, or warehouse receiving.
- Strong knowledge of commodity-specific defects, ripening processes, and produce grading standards.
- Experience working in cold-storage environments (temperatures ranging from 0°C to 12°C / 32°F to 55°F).
- Familiarity with food safety programs such as HACCP, SQF, or GLOBALG.A.P.
- Excellent communication skills to interface with buyers, warehouse staff, and vendors.
- Proficient with digital logging tools, warehouse management systems (WMS), or iPad-based inspection apps.
- Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout the shift.

What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing supply chain company.
- Employee discounts on fresh produce.

How to ApplyPlease submit your resume and a brief summary of your produce experience to [email protected] or apply directly through this platform.

📌 QC Fresh Produce (Etobicoke)
🏢 National Produce Marketing
📍 Etobicoke