Quality Assurance Specialist

Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC

Quality Assurance Specialist

Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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: We have two positions available for the following schedules:

    Monday through Friday 3am until finished ( will work 8-10 hours)

    Thursday through Sunday 3am until finished ( Will work 10-12 hours)

    ** 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.