Grimmway Enterprises: Traveling Field Qa/Food Safety Inspector

Overview:PURPOSE:Responsible for the monitoring of product quality during growing and harvesting.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Primary job function is the monitoring of product quality during growing and harvesting and field employee’s adherence to Good Agricultural Practices.Must drive to surrounding areas and make visual checks on field conditions and submit written and oral reports of findings.Some overnight travel required.Candidate will also be working in and around production facilities.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to occasionally move about inside the office, food processing facilities and frequently move around farming fields.

Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.

Ability to inspect equipment and product.

Ability to continuously work outdoors all day in various and sometimes extreme weather conditions.

Ability to work with farming chemicals.

Must be able to work in different temperatures (working temperatures as hot as 100° to 110° F and as cold as 20° F to 32° F).

Work in wet and damp environment.

Must be able to move items weighing up to 50lbs.Additional Info:JOB QUALIFICATIONS:College degree in Biology, Food Science, or related field, or farming knowledge/experience preferred.Computer knowledge of Excel and Word are required.Strong verbal and written communication skills needed.Must possess the ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.Must be willing to travel out of Kern County area throughout the week when necessary.Must be willing to work flexible hours, with some weekend hours and overtime required.Must work in the Coachella area for approximately four months out of the year during entire winter harvest season.

(Housing or housing allowance provided by the company).No vacations (PTO) will be allowed during this time period and excessive unexcused absences will result in either end of assignment or transfer back to Lamont.Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record.Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen, physical and functional capacity evaluation.Benefits:ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES:Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision401k plan with a discretionary match, subject to a vesting schedulePaid Sick, Vacation, Holiday Time and Personal HoursEmployee Vehicle Purchase/Lease ProgramsSubsidized gym membership with InShape health clubsFree on-site personal training and other wellness-focused activities at company gymTuition discount partnership program with University of La VerneDiscounted tickets to major theme parks throughout CaliforniaWork life balance