Company Description Fruit Forever is a global supplier of citrus fruits, with citrus at the core of its mission and operations. The company works closely with a network of growers who share a commitment to responsible and sustainable growing practices. Fruit Forever offers a diverse range of citrus products, including easy peelers, oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits. With supply spanning both hemispheres, the company ensures year-round availability for various customer sectors. Team members join a business focused on quality, sustainability, and reliable service.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Quality Controller role based in Stanford Le Hope. The Quality Controller will perform daily inspections of incoming and outgoing citrus products to ensure they meet company standards for freshness, appearance, and safety. Responsibilities include monitoring quality processes, recording inspection results, supporting root-cause analysis of non-conformances, and collaborating with operations and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues. The role also involves maintaining compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements, supporting internal audits, and providing feedback to growers and packing teams to drive continuous improvement. The Quality Controller will contribute to training colleagues on quality procedures and promoting best practices across the site.
Qualifications
- Strong Quality Control skills, including product inspection, defect identification, and adherence to defined quality standards.
- Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Management, with the ability to support continuous improvement and maintain compliance with food safety and industry regulations.
- Background in Auditing, including participation in internal audits, documentation reviews, and corrective action follow-up.
- Training skills, with the ability to support onboarding and coach team members on quality procedures and policies.
- Previous experience in food production, fresh produce, or a similar environment is highly beneficial.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and accurate record-keeping abilities.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams on-site.
- Relevant vocational qualification or certification in quality, food technology, or a related field is an advantage.
