Day Warehouse Quality Control Coordinator
About The Position
Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Quality Control Coordinator based out of our Deforest Wisconsin Branch. We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 6 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs. The Quality Control Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and food safety. This position involves meticulous surveillance of incoming products, including temperature checks, quality assessments, and verification of product information such as harvest dates and origins. You will assist with monitoring inventory for potential issues, manages product quarantines, and ensures accurate record-keeping. Additionally, the role requires effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders and contributes to upholding the company's commitment to delivering exceptional fresh food solutions. This position is integral to maintaining the company's standards of excellence in service and quality.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience with similar responsibilities.
- Must be detailed oriented and have a positive attitude.
- Must be a self-directed individual with the ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization.
- Basic keyboarding and computer skills are required.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Basic knowledge of the procurement system and of the company products is required.
- General math skills.
- Provide prompt, courteous and excellent service to all customers, internal and external. Actively cooperate and interact with all entities of the company.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, MS Excel) is desired.
- HACCP training and a technical skill set is desired.
Responsibilities
- Review incoming trailer loads of produce and other food products for overall quality.
- Performing trailer/product temperature checks and verifications.
- Monitoring incoming product information (Harvest/Use-By dates, Country of Origin, source location).
- Perform product checks within all areas of the warehouse.
- Assist with handling product that is returned to the warehouse (return to inventory/disposal).
- Aid in monitoring inventories for potential quality issues (i.e. overstock, aged inventories)
- Assist with quarantine, hold/release functions of the warehouse.
- Responsible for accurate recording and filing of relevant logs and other documentation.
- Communicate/collaborate effectively and professionally with co-workers and customers, both internal and external.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
- 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
- Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
- Regular and constructive performance feedback
- Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
