Food Quality & Packaging Specialist

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment with regular exposure to extreme temperatures (including exposure to cold for prolong periods)
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand; walk for long periods of time (including on concrete surfaces)
• Able to move between refrigerated, frozen and ambient warehouse environments throughout the workday
• Able to push, pull, bend, kneel, squat, crouch, sit, reach and lift frequently
• Ability to smell, taste and must have color acuity

• →Inspect inbound produce and perishable products to ensure compliance with AGNE’s quality, temperature, freshness, USDA/FDA, and organic standards.
• →Approve or reject loads based on inspection outcomes.
• →Monitor warehouse conditions, rotation, and labeling for adherence to food safety protocols.
• →Document inspections, audits, and quality checks, maintaining accurate records for compliance and organic certification.
• →Partner with Purchasing, Buyers, and Warehouse teams on vendor performance and product trends.
• →Support recall processes and mock recall exercises.
• →Package fresh produce into smaller retail-ready packs in line with customer orders and AGNE quality standards.
• →Communicate daily with Food Safety & Compliance Manager to coordinate materials, production flow, and report product quality concerns
• →Maintain accurate and up-to-date food safety logs, escalating corrective actions when needed.
• →Keep work area sanitary and safe, following company and regulatory guidelines.
• →Ensure compliance with all food safety and workplace safety policies.
• →Support cross-departmental collaboration, rotating between Quality Control and Packaging functions, to meet operational needs and continuously improve product quality and efficiency.
• →Perform other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:           

• →High school diploma or equivalent required.
• →Knowledge of perishable products (including floral, preferred).
• →1–3 years of wholesale or retail produce experience.
• →Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• →Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment with changing priorities
• →Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• →Self-motivated, able to work independently and exercise judgement while being a reliable team player.