Quality Assurance and Product Fulfillment Coordinator

About the position

The QA Product Coordinator is a member of the Quality Assurance Team and is responsible for assisting with various tasks within the department; including creating custom packages of specialty food samples to support our national sales team in securing new business, overseeing the review of all product samples entering the FM office, (existing and potential products), and assisting the New Product Team with product analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares product samples by hand, (average of 200 cups per day/ 3 days per week)
• Packages and labels product samples as needed for shipping
• Works with the Quality Assurance team to select appropriate product LOTS for sampling
• Conducts formal organoleptic review (tasting the products) to confirm they are within the approved quality specification
• Maintains log of all product lots opened for sampling, including quality evaluation and comments
• Cleans and sanitizes sample production area and utensils per SSOP protocol; maintaining appropriate records
• Assists QA Team with implementation and management of HACCP/SSOP/GMP for Sampling Dept.
• Sets up, participates in, and documents review/tasting of potential/competitive products
• Tests first shipment of new products against specifications
• Conducts in-house shelf life studies
• Visits warehouse in NJ to pick-up product and assist with special projects as needed
• Assists New Product Development and QA Team with various projects as needed

Requirements

• College degree preferred
• Prior experience as a restaurant expediter, foodservice employee or fulfillment specialist is preferred
• HACCP certification and/or Food Handler’s License preferred
• Extremely organized with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable handling firm, daily deadlines
• Able to move and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Proficiency in Excel preferred
• Able to quickly adjust priorities and handle unexpected & time sensitive requests
• Work well independently and be a self-motivated individual who takes pride in doing good work

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for food
• Eager to learn the intricacies and unique attributes of our product line

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance