Coffee QA Specialist — Quality & Compliance

Verve Coffee Roasters; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee with every paycheck

30% employee discount on all items

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Verve Coffee Roasters is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Santa Cruz, CA to join our production team. The role supports QA, compliance, and continuous improvement across roasting, packaging, and warehouse operations.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in food/beverage quality control, familiarity with SQF/HACCP, and strong attention to detail. This on-site position emphasizes audit readiness and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in food/beverage manufacturing, quality control, or production operations.
• SQF / HACCP / PCQI awareness or certification preferred (or willingness to complete training upon hire).
• Knowledge of Organic regulations and processing standards is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily Production & Packaging Quality Verification across roasting, packaging, and fulfillment.
• Audit production schedules and inspect staged raw materials for quality release.
• Conduct fulfillment and shipping audits for order accuracy and packaging requirements.
• Support SQF and Organic programs through routine walkthroughs and monitoring.
• Assist in training staff on SOPs, GMPs, organic integrity, and food safety practices.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Food Science / related field

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Verve Coffee Roasters is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Santa Cruz, CA to join our production team. The role supports QA, compliance, and continuous improvement across roasting, packaging, and warehouse operations.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in food/beverage quality control, familiarity with SQF/HACCP, and strong attention to detail. This on-site position emphasizes audit readiness and cross-functional collaboration.