Fruit & Vegetable Quality Control Specialist

In a nutshell

At Picnic, we’re revolutionising the way people buy groceries providing high-quality, fresh products to our customers with our innovative and sustainable app-only service. We do almost everything in-house, developing cutting-edge technologies and processes to ensure we continue to grow rapidly without missing a beat. Our mission is to provide convenience, freshness, exceptional service and quality to our customers. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control Specialist to help us ensure that we deliver the highest quality products for our customers each day! We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control Specialist to ensure our customers receive only the freshest produce. In this vital role, you’ll conduct rigorous quality checks throughout the supply chain, maintaining exceptional standards of product quality with a keen eye for detail. Join us in delivering convenience, freshness, and outstanding service every day!

Tricks of the trade

• Inspecting fruits and vegetables: Conduct thorough inspections of incoming fruit and vegetable shipments to assess freshness, quality, and adherence to quality standards.
• Investigating quality issues: Investigate and address any quality-related issues or customer complaints promptly and effectively.
• Evaluating supplier performance: Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with stakeholders: Collaborate closely with our procurement team to select reputable suppliers and ensure that all products meets our quality standards.
• Ensuring compliance: Work closely with our operations team to ensure proper handling, cold chain compliance, and transportation of products, maintaining freshness and quality.

We're looking for

• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.​
• Proficiency in quality control processes, inspection techniques, and food safety regulations.​
• Desirable expertise in fruit and vegetable quality standards, grading systems, and industry best practices.​
• 1-3 years of experience in quality control/quality assurance, in the food industry with a focus on fresh products.​
• Background related to food quality, agriculture, or a relevant field is a plus.​
• Availability for flexible working times; morning shift 06:00-15:00 and afternoon shift 14:00 - 23:00.
• Availability for weekend shifts.
• Good level of English; Dutch is a plus.

Picnic perks

🥗Free fresh meal, coffee, and snacks Our Distribution Centre is equipped with fully-fledged kitchens and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm meals every day so you can keep your energy up.

🚅Travel allowance
Travel allowance from €0.21 per km if you live further than 10 km from the FC.

🌅Vacation days
At Picnic you get 25 holidays based on 40hr (or fulltime contract).

📝Pension A flexible company pension plan called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.