Quality Control Employee - Venlo region

Do you ensure only the best quality in fruit and vegetables? Do you want to contribute to food safety in the fresh produce sector? Are you precise, independent, and do you have an eye for detail?

Our client is one of the most modern soft fruit packing stations in the whole of Europe. This is because they are equipped with ultra-modern sorting and packaging machines and large cold storage rooms. Thanks to the short packing turnaround time, they ensure a longer shelf life and good quality of the soft fruit. You will be working for an innovative player in the fresh produce sector that focuses on packaging and distributing fresh fruit and vegetables. The company places great emphasis on quality, food safety, and a healthy work culture. Working at this organization means being part of a committed team where professionalism and development are central. You work daily with fresh and healthy products and contribute to food safety in the Netherlands and beyond.

As an Inspector, you are responsible for the quality control of incoming and produced batches of fruit and vegetables. You carry out inspections, take samples, and ensure that all products meet the highest quality standards according to customer specifications. You check labels, temperature, and CO2 values, and supervise the KCB inspection.

Inspecting and sampling delivered batches of fruit
Carrying out checks on incoming products; including reading temperature and CO2 measurements
Inspecting incoming goods for correct labeling
Independently carrying out inspections and informing various parties about the findings of the inspections
Maintaining contact with the KCB and supervising inspections

Completed vocational education (mbo), supplemented with P-modules is a plus
3 years of experience in a similar role (inspector, quality controller in fresh produce or food)
Extensive product knowledge and insight into work processes, as well as knowledge of HACCP guidelines
Strong verbal and written skills in both Dutch and English
Independent, results-oriented, and able to work under pressure

Full-time position (32-40 hours per week)
Market-based salary matching your experience
Working with fresh and healthy products
Independent role with a lot of responsibility
Opportunity to contribute to product quality and food safety
Informal and collegial working atmosphere
Room for personal development and growth