Quality Control Specialist

Ippolito Fruit and Produce Ltd. is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Quality Control Specialist team member to join our Inventory Control department. This role supports daily quality, food safety, inventory, and distribution activities to help ensure our products meet internal standards and customer expectations.

The successful candidate will play an important role in monitoring product quality, supporting inventory accuracy, documenting shipment activity, and promoting a clean, safe, and food-safe work environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support the execution of quality standards, policies, procedures, and monitoring systems.
• Complete documentation in compliance with food safety requirements.
• Help ensure production and sales goals are met with quality product.
• Support proper product rotation using FIFO practices unless otherwise directed.
• Promote a clean and safe work environment across departments.
• Provide support related to health, safety, and environmental protection.
• Assist the Grower Relations team in monitoring grower food safety and quality standards.
• Review and report shortages, overages, and Days on Hand aging information within the Distribution Centre.
• Assist with compiling inbound and outbound shipment data, including cases, pallets, workload distribution, and movement volumes.
• Review and document product rejections and shipping errors for management review.
• Flexibility to travel between our locations at 1060 Howard Road and 201 North Service Road in Burlington, Ontario.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• 2–3 years of previous distribution experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Previous supervisory experience in a distribution role is considered an asset.
• Previous health and safety training is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with inventory, shipment, and quality documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment and lift 50lbs comfortably.
• A team-focused approach with a commitment to food safety, quality, and workplace safety.

Why Join Us?

At Ippolito, you’ll be part of a team that values quality, food safety, safety, and dependable service. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a busy distribution environment and takes pride in supporting accurate, efficient operations.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekends as needed

Work Arrangement: On-site
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Non-Union
Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Work Location: 1060 Howard Road, Burlington, Ontario

👉 Apply today andCome Grow With Us!

How to Apply

If you are organized, quality-minded, and ready to contribute to a fast-paced produce distribution environment, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application for consideration.

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