Quality Assurance Coordinator - Kitchen

The best products at the lowest possible prices? That’s no small task. And to do it right we need a strong, dedicated Quality Assurance team. On it, you’ll make sure everything we do is on point, from products to packaging to infrastructure. Our guarantee is more important than ever, and that means you have a big opportunity to make a difference.

The QA Sampling Kitchen is where we carefully test our food products to bring customers the high-quality ALDI-exclusive brands and flavors they love. The Quality Assurance Coordinator-Sampling Kitchen serves as a sensory expert within the QA Sampling Kitchen and a liaison with other QA and Buying stakeholders. In this role, you will coordinate QA owned product samplings, provide product preparation and organoleptic expertise, and support the preparation of technical advice for the buying team. You will also support the development and maintenance of product evaluation, sensory and consumer insights data. The ideal candidate will be familiar with food science, sensory evaluation techniques, quality control and managing product data in systems. This role offers an amazing opportunity to support the continuous improvement of ALDI products in a high energy team environment.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $26.75 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $27.75 | Year 3 - $28.75 | Year 4 - $29.75
Work Location: Batavia, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Serves as a coordinator for QA owned product samplings (scheduling, confirming product is sourced).
2. Serves as a sensory expert by providing organoleptic feedback, verbal and written, to support BRIEF and specification development.
3. Facilitates QA Kitchen-led samplings.
4. Serves as a coordinator for physical Product Evaluations (scheduling, product sourcing, product evaluation and data tracking).
5. Serves as coordinator within the QA Kitchen team for Consumer Insights program implementation.
6. Assists in investigating product and supplier compliance.
7. Acts as a liaison between stakeholders and Quality Assurance.
8. Assists in the development and maintenance of Quality Assurance systems and projects.
9. Assists the team in preparation of reports, presentations, and Quality Assurance materials.
10. Assists in the preparation of technical advice for the Buying department as needed.
11. Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
12. Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

1. Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
2. Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
3. Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
4. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
5. Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
6. Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced data refinement techniques (i.e. pivot tables, graphs, etc.).

Education and Experience:

1. Associate's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related field required.
2. Associate's Degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Sensory Science, or a related field preferred.
3. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
4. Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
5. Experience with sensory evaluation preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse. Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:
Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

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ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.