Quality Associate

The Quality Associate assist with our production processes to ensure our customers receive a safe, high-quality product. This position completes various inspections on the quality of fresh produce and the inclusion of all required ingredients. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are key for this role.

Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

Pay Rate: $17.50/HR

Shift - Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday 6:45PM - 5:30 AM

Essential Functions:

• Maintain proper sanitation and personal hygiene practices
• Complete audits at a designated cadence during various steps of the production process
• Ensure food safety standards are met at all times
• Follow and enforce strict manufacturing policies and procedures involving allergen control, Organic and Gluten segregation
• Verify completeness and accuracy of daily production documentation
• Complete daily sanitation, facility, and quality documents as needed
• Works with cross-functional team(s) to place unacceptable ingredients on hold or non-conforming product received at facilty
• Monitor temperatures of ingredients and storage locations
• Routine testing and swabbing of production areas to ensure accuracy of sanitation procedures
• Promptly communicate all safety related issues and concerns
• Any and all other functions as determined by management

Required Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Previous food, grocery, or restaurant experience preferred, but not required
• Basic computer skills required

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Regular stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, and walking

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to withstand temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.