Quality Assurance Specialist (Robertsdale
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Specialist works under the direction of Day Warehouse Management and is primarily responsible for ensuring that products selected and delivered to customers meet company and customer quality standards and specifications. The role verifies product quality when products are received, throughout storage in the distribution center, and when products are returned by customers. The specialist consistently executes the Quality Assurance Plan and reports verification results to the Procurement Manager. Quality checks cover product quality and expectations, remaining shelf life for dated products, product and packaging condition, proper rotation and storage temperatures, and handling in accordance with food safety standards. The work takes place in a produce warehouse, including a room kept at 34 degrees and a cooler below 0 degrees.
Requirements
- At least two years of Quality Assurance/Control experience in a warehouse environment, or an Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Good computer skills.
- Well organized.
- Good oral, reading, writing, and math skills.
- Ability to respond effectively and efficiently to questions from company departmental staff, customers, and regulatory auditors.
- Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
- Ability to work with different people and situations with patience and courtesy.
- Ability to stand for long periods and walk continuously throughout the warehouse.
- Ability to withstand cold temperatures in a produce warehouse environment.
- Ability to lift objects up to 75 pounds may be necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Food distribution industry experience is highly preferred.
- An Associate’s Degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Verify product quality upon receipt, during storage in the distribution center, and when customer returns arrive.
- Ensure products meet quality standards and expectations and dated products have appropriate remaining shelf life.
- Check that products and packaging are undamaged, product is properly rotated and stored at proper temperatures, and product is handled according to food safety standards.
- Consistently execute the Quality Assurance Plan.
- Report quality verification results to the Procurement Manager.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Supplemental life, accident, short-term disability, and cancer insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Paid vacations and holidays.
- Opportunity for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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