Line Quality Controller - Produce Packing

COMPANY OVERVIEW

IMG Enterprises, Inc. is a leading Florida agribusiness with diversified operations in citrus, ornamental landscape, ecosystem restoration, and real estate. Ranked the 22nd Largest Privately Owned Company in Central Florida (OBJ 2025) and recognized as one of Central Florida’s Best Places to Work (OBJ 2019), IMG Enterprises is committed to building sustainable and innovative businesses that support the health and wellbeing of people, nature, and society.

IMG Enterprises owns and operates two main subsidiaries: Cherrylake Inc. and IMG Citrus Inc.

Cherrylake, located in Groveland, Florida, is one of the largest ornamental plant producers and commercial landscape companies in the Southeastern United States. The company is vertically integrated—growing trees, palms, and shrubs on over 1,500 acres of farmland—and provides commercial landscape construction and maintenance services across the region.

IMG Citrus, based in Indian River County, is one of Florida’s leading fresh citrus distributors to retailers across the Southeastern U.S, and a committed Florida grower investing in innovative practices such as regenerative farming and Citrus Under Protective Screens (CUPS). The company is vertically integrated, farming over 4,500 acres of citrus in Florida, importing fruit from trusted global partners, operating a 185,000-square-foot packing and cold storage facility, and marketing a year-round citrus program that showcases the best of every season.

Company Highlights:

• Stability and financial strength: IMG Enterprises diversification and professional management ensure stability, resilience and the capital resources for sustainable growth. 
• Family ownership: Two generations of family ownership and leadership ensure the commitment of the company to its core values and founding principles. 
• Purpose driven culture: We start with WHY. Our purpose guides our actions and shapes our culture. We promote personal development and career growth by encouraging work-life integration, continuous learning and improvement, and a supportive environment for taking risks, being creative and exploring each individuals’ potential. 
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Founded by entrepreneurs we are driven to innovate, continuously improve and find a better way.    
• Sustainable connection with the environment: Our products and services come from the land and contribute back to our environment.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Line Quality Controller (LQC) to oversee the quality of packed fruit in our packing facility. This role ensures that products meet our quality standards, customer specifications, and compliance requirements, while maximizing grower returns and minimizing claims. The LQC will act as the eyes on the packing line—identifying issues, communicating with key stakeholders, and ensuring corrective actions are taken promptly.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Continuous Quality Monitoring:
  • Conduct fruit inspections during packing using a Quality Control (QC) application to verify that grading standards, packaging requirements, and labeling standards are being met.
  • Review gradeline and elimination bins to ensure only necessary fruit is graded out.
  • Verify bag quality, UPC code readability, weight, and labeling (reporting any non-conformance to the Machine Operator or Floor Supervisor).
• Communication & Reporting:
  • Immediately notify Floor Supervisor, Machine Operator, Sales, or QC Coordinator when quality issues arise.
  • Provide real-time updates on grading needs and quality changes so exporters and sales have full visibility.
  • Recommend actions such as slowing or stopping the line when necessary (final decision by supervisors).
• Documentation:
  • Complete Import Bagging QC Forms on the tablet, including photos of eliminations and representative grade-outs for each RPO.
  • Label trays of representative grade-outs for Sales/QC review with RPO numbers.
  • Record observations regarding fruit size differences, inconsistencies, and UPC/batch changes.
• Process Oversight:
  • Monitor line speed in relation to quality output and report concerns.
  • Ensure all quality checks support both customer satisfaction and grower profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in produce quality control, packinghouse operations, or similar environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize subtle quality differences.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate between sales, operations, and quality control teams.
• Comfortable using tablets or digital tools for reporting and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment

WORK HOURS & ENVIRONMENT
Days and hours of work are Monday through Saturday, 40 hours per week. Occasional evening work may be required as job duties demand. Job duties are performed in a cooler (45F).

Ability to stand for extended periods.  Frequent walking, bending, and reaching. Comfortable working in a cold storage or packing environment.

COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DUTIES AT ITS DISCRETION.  DRUG FREE WORKPLACE, EOE and E-VERIFY