Quality Control

About EXP Group

We are a multinational group of specialized companies working together to bring high-quality tropical fruits and vegetables from Central and South America to the U.S. East Coast. With over 40 years of experience, we’ve built a trusted network that spans farms, packing facilities, and warehouses. Our success is rooted in strong partnerships, a commitment to quality and food safety, and a shared dedication to doing things the right way. Above all, we take pride in our people, collaboration, and the standards of excellence that guide everything we do.

• Inspect product quality upon receiving, verifying condition, maturity, color, size, firmness, defects, decay, and temperature.
• Ensure products meet customer and supplier specifications.
• Monitor storage conditions, including temperature, humidity, and FIFO rotation.
• Inspect product during processing operations (repack, sorting, and packing) to maintain quality standards.
• Approve or reject product that does not meet quality requirements.
• Document quality findings, shrink, rejections, and rework.
• Report quality issues and deviations to supervisors, purchasing, or operations teams.
• Verify compliance with Good Handling Practices (GHP) and employee hygiene standards.
• Support internal and external audits (FDA, USDA, Primus, etc.).
• Ensure product is in optimal condition prior to shipping and distribution.

Daily Activities:

• Visual and physical inspection of fruits and vegetables.
• Use of thermometers, quality checklists, and inspection forms.
• Review of pallets, cartons, labeling, and product condition.
• Constant communication with warehouse, production, and supervisory staff.
• Follow-up on held or rejected product.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of fresh produce (ripeness, shelf life, and common defects).
• Understanding of food safety and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in cold environments.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Teamwork and effective communication.