Food Quality & Packaging Specialist (FT Permanent)

• →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 Packaging Supervisor to coordinate materials and production flow.
• →Report product quality concerns to both Packaging Supervisor and Quality Control.
• →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 to 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.
• →Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• →Ability to work independently while being a reliable team player.
• →Collaboration/strong teamwork.

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
• Ability to stand; walk for long periods of time
• Constant exposure to cold environment
• Ability to sit, crouch, reach above and bend frequently
• Ability to smell, taste and must have color acuity