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In-Field Quality Controller
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Salary:
Experience Required:
3-5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
7 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
United Exports (UE) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented In-Field Quality Controller to join our Technical and Supply Chain team in Northern Morocco (Larache / Moulay Bousselham region).
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about agriculture fresh produce and quality management. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that fruit harvested packed and dispatched from our production partners consistently meets UE and customer quality standards.
If you enjoy working in the field collaborating with growers and packhouses and making a visible impact on product quality and customer satisfaction we would like to hear from you.
Key Performace Outputs
Quality Control at Source (Farm & Packhouse)
- Conduct fruit quality inspections during harvesting and packing operations.
- Verify compliance with UE packing instructions and customer specifications.
- Monitor grading standards reject management and pack-out execution.
- Identify and report quality deviations packing defects or presentation issues.
- Ensure packaging materials labelling and palletisation comply with required standards.
Grower & Packhouse Coordination
- Maintain daily communication with growers and packhouse teams.
- Confirm harvest schedules packing plans shipment volumes and operational readiness.
- Escalate quality concerns and operational risks promptly.
- Support growers in understanding and implementing UE quality standards.
Logistics & Dispatch Monitoring
- Monitor product flow from packhouse through dispatch.
- Verify loading conditions pallet integrity and shipment documentation.
Documentation & Compliance Support
- Assist growers during audits and certification processes.
- Support compliance with quality and food safety requirements.
Communication Reporting & Feedback
- Provide structured daily reports including photographic evidence and quality updates.
- Communicate potential quality logistics or customer risks in real time.
- Supply valuable field insights to support commercial and technical decision-making.
- Identify recurring issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
General Support
- Assist with technical operational and commercial projects as required.
- Support investigations relating to customer complaints and quality claims.
- Help maintain and protect UE brand standards throughout the supply chain.
International Quality Monitoring (Southern Hemisphere Season)
During the Southern Hemisphere season (approximately October to January) the successful candidate will:
- Support quality monitoring of imported fruit from South Africa Peru and other supply origins.
- Travel periodically to Europe and/or the United Kingdom to perform destination quality inspections.
- Validate handling practices and align source and destination quality assessments.
- Provide detailed market feedback to support ongoing quality improvements and business decisions.
- Participate in structured travel assignments of approximately two weeks at a time depending on operational requirements.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Relevant secondary education (minimum requirement).
- Tertiary qualification in Agriculture Agronomy Food Science or a related discipline will be advantageous.
- Previous exposure to fresh produce agriculture farming or packhouse operations is beneficial.
- Experience within an international import/export or fresh produce business will be a strong advantage.
Language Requirements
Mandatory:
- Darija (Moroccan Arabic)
- Classical Arabic
- English
Advantageous:
- French
- Spanish
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Basic understanding of fresh produce quality standards (berries experience advantageous).
- Ability to identify quality defects non-conformities and packing deviations.
- Basic computer proficiency including: Microsoft Excel WhatsApp reporting Digital photography and reporting tools
- Valid drivers licence.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively within the region.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and hands-on approach.
- Strong willingness to learn and develop.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently in field-based environments.
- Strong problem-solving capability and continuous improvement mindset.
- Passionate about contributing to operational success and quality excellence.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic international fresh produce business
- Exposure to global supply chains and international quality standards.
- Development opportunities within technical and operational functions.
- International travel opportunities during the Southern Hemisphere season.
- A growth-focused environment where your contribution can have a direct impact on business performance.
Additional Information
- The role requires regular field presence across the Larache and Moulay Bousselham region.
- Flexibility to travel within Morocco when operationally required.
- This position offers potential career progression into broader technical quality or operational leadership responsibilities.
Apply Now
- If you are passionate about agriculture quality and working closely with growers to deliver excellence we encourage you to submit your application and become part of the United Exports team
Required Skills:
Skills & Competencies Technical Skills Basic understanding of fresh produce quality standards (berries experience advantageous). Ability to identify quality defects non-conformities and packing deviations. Basic computer proficiency including: Microsoft Excel WhatsApp reporting Digital photography and reporting tools Valid drivers licence. Ability and willingness to travel extensively within the region. Personal Attributes Proactive and hands-on approach. Strong willingness to learn and develop. High attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Ability to work independently in field-based environments. Strong problem-solving capability and continuous improvement mindset. Passionate about contributing to operational success and quality excellence
Required Education:
Education & ExperienceRelevant secondary education (minimum requirement).Tertiary qualification in Agriculture Agronomy Food Science or a related discipline will be exposure to fresh produce agriculture farming or packhouse operations is within an international import/export or fresh produce business will be a strong RequirementsMandatory:Darija (Moroccan Arabic)Classical ArabicEnglishAdvantageous:FrenchSpanish
