The Role
The Quality Control Coordinator oversees quality inspections of perishable products, documents data, manages inventory, and communicates with the QC Manager about quality standards.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
The majority of time spent in this position involves working on the distribution center floor assisting with the inspection of agricultural commodities such as: fruits, vegetables and other perishable products in order to maintain La Bodega standards of quality.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
At La Bodega Markets, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another.
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you'll work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Quality Control Coordinator works under the direction of the Quality Control (QC) Manager in administrating the quality control program for the La Bodega distribution center based on company quality standards. This position focuses on assisting with inspection of incoming and loads, as well as existing inventory to ensure product meets company standards and communicating issues and concerns to the QC Manager.
The Quality Control Coordinator works under the direction of the Quality Control (QC) Manager in administrating the quality control program for the La Bodega distribution center based on company quality standards. This position focuses on assisting with inspection of incoming and loads, as well as existing inventory to ensure product meets company standards and communicating issues and concerns to the QC Manager.
The majority of time spent in this position involves working on the distribution center floor assisting with the inspection of agricultural commodities such as: fruits, vegetables and other perishable products in order to maintain La Bodega standards of quality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of products, in order to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
- Count or estimate quantities of products received.
- Weigh products to maintain relevant records.
- Assist with ensuring proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facility.
- Keep records on the condition of QC specific equipment (knives, refractometers, etc.), and report any damages to QC Manager.
- Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, distribution center, or storage yard workers.
- Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors, pursuant to company procedures or as instructed.
- Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards and notify Quality Control management of discrepancies or shortages.
- Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas.
- Examine products and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets and standards charts
- Inspect and verify Purchase Order quantities for all inbound perishable loads.
- Inspect all inbound trucks for signs of pest and rodents before unloading.
- Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping. Identify any issues to Quality Control management.
- Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report to Quality Control management any violations.
- Responsible for verifying proper rotation for all produce inventory and various perishable items.
- Perform daily quality inspections for all perishable items.
- Perform daily date checks and pull all outdated product from pick and reserve slots.
- Complete daily dump and damage report and give to Quality Control management.
- Observe temperatures within cooler and cases and report failures to management
- Pay close attention to damaged or inferior product and bring to the attention of Quality Control management.
- Other related duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years produce or other perishable receiving and inspection experience, knowledge of USDA grades and standards, and 1-2 years in shipping and receiving (preferred)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to operate electric pallet jack (certain locations only)
- Ability to work well without close supervision
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task with strong organization skills
- Basic proficiency with MS Office and Internet applications
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
- Required to stand for long periods of time.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying up to 75 lbs.
- Frequently twisting, turning, reaching, pushing, and pulling; handle tools or controls;
- Reaching with hands and arms; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
- Exposure to extreme temperature changes (34-55deg), moisture, noise, odors, and moving equipment.
- Moving heavy items
- Running pallet jacks on occasion (certain locations only)
- Performing other physical activities such as moving pallets, loading trucks, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing
Work is normally performed in a warehouse/production environment. As part of the job requirements, Team Members may be exposed to work in a production setting and extreme temperature (10 to 100 degrees) at times. Facility regularly processes known food allergens, including peanuts.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years produce or other perishable receiving and inspection experience
- knowledge of USDA grades and standards
- 1-2 years in shipping and receiving
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to operate electric pallet jack
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Strong organization skills
- Basic proficiency with MS Office and Internet applications
- Bilingual English/Spanish
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The Company
What We Do
Heritage Grocers Group is a specialty, ethnic food retailer that offers an extensive assortment of both traditional and specialty grocery items to the communities it serves. Heritage Grocers Group is headquartered in Ontario, California, and currently operates in 6 states: California, Nevada, Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, and Texas with a total of 58 stores under the Cardenas Markets banner, 21 stores under the Tony’s Fresh Market banner, 7 stores under the Los Altos Ranch Market banner, and 29 stores under the El Rancho Supermercado banner.
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