Quality Assurance Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Quality Specialist to uphold and enhance our quality standards throughout the production and operational processes. The ideal candidate will play a key role in monitoring compliance, conducting audits, analyzing quality metrics, and driving corrective actions to ensure consistent product excellence. If you are detail-oriented, passionate about quality, and eager to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, we invite you to join our team

Schedule:

rotating weekly schedules start times between 2am and 3am - and every other weekend

** Essential Job Functions:**

• Perform routine quality control inspections on incoming and outgoing products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Implement and perform quality control procedures to minimize defects, reduce variability, and optimize production processes.
• Coordinate with Commodity Managers and Quality & Inventory Specialists to address quality concerns, arrange product return, and manage defective item replacement or repair processes.
• Analyze and report on quality control metrics, identify trends, and propose action plans for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline quality management processes and implement best practice procedures.
• Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to quality control processes and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards pertaining to quality control management.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in our external and customer audits.
• Support the Safety and Risk Management Processes / OSHA and conduct safety inspections.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

** Qualifications:**

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in quality control, perishable produce environment.
• Excellent knowledge of quality control principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues, evaluate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Must be authorized to work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for the US

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and utilize ladders and other warehouse related equipment
• Ability to stand, move, and bend for entire shift
• Ability to reach over head
• Ability to work in a cold environment for full shifts

Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.