Quality Assurance Coordinator I

Sprouts Farmers Market • Glendale, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the administration of the Sprouts Distribution Center Quality Assurance Program, ensuring compliance with company quality standards. The QA I position is responsible for assisting with the inspection of inbound and outbound loads to verify product quality and food safety standards, while identifying and communicating issues to QA leadership. Most of the time in this role is spent on the warehouse floor performing inspections of agricultural commodities, including fruits, vegetables, and other perishable and non-perishable products.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of USDA grading standards
• 1–2 years of shipping and receiving experience
• High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience in produce or perishable receiving and inspection preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspect inbound and outbound loads to ensure compliance with company quality standards
• Examine products and packaging for damage, defects, and shortages using specification standards
• Verify purchase order quantities for inbound perishable loads
• Conduct daily quality inspections of all perishable inventory
• Perform daily date checks and remove expired or non-compliant products
• Identify and remove products that do not meet quality standards and escalate issues to QA leadership
• Inspect inbound trailers for signs of pests or contamination prior to unloading
• Document and monitor temperatures of inbound loads; report any violations
• Monitor cooler and case temperatures and escalate any deviations
• Ensure adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to receiving, storage, and shipping
• Ability to work off and understand how Sprouts, USDA & PACA specifications read and relate to the dally task
• Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO) for produce and perishable items
• Verify proper storage methods based on product type, turnover, and environmental requirements
• Assist warehouse personnel with quality-related guidance and direction
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Accurately document product quantity, quality, weight, and inspection results
• Maintain shipping, receiving, and production records
• Track damaged or defective product and coordinate disposal or vendor returns per company procedures
• Complete daily dump and damage reports and submit to QA leadership

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays
• DailyPay - access earned wages before payday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED