QA Coordinator II: Fresh Food Quality & HACCP

ADUSA Corporate Support; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Corporate Support in Carlisle, PA is seeking a Food Quality Assurance & Safety specialist to conduct detailed product safety and quality inspections of inbound deliveries to our distribution centers. The role ensures fresh, wholesome products meet food safety and quality standards and complies with Seafood HACCP and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements.

You will perform inspections across perishables, bananas ripening, code date checks, and collaboration with buyers to enforce

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent.
• Self-motivated and able to function with minimal supervision yet work within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have experience as a produce, meat or seafood manager or produce receiving associate
• Knowledgeable of USDA Standards, Rules and Regulations and have the ability to identify certain species, diseases, varieties and defects and determine their severity as it relates to accepting or rejecting product at delivery.
• Familiar with Federal , State and Local regulatory requirements
• Must be available to work shifts which may include nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete Food Protection Manager Certification & Seafood HACCP Certification Training.
• Advanced knowledge of USDA Standards of all produce commodities
• Three to five years as produce manager, produce distribution or equivalent produce experience
• Food Protection Manager Certification
• Seafood and Basic HACCP Certification
• Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to multi-task
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment with appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to use inspection tools to conduct
• Ability to lift product weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Weekend and Night work as needed
• Travel required as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on inspections of inbound deliveries for quality and safety.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FDA, USDA, and state regulations.
• Conduct seafood HACCP inspections and complete required records.
• Conduct banana ripening and monitor rooms to ensure quality.
• Inspect banana rooms and aging inventory to ensure freshness.
• Inspect code dates and rotate stock to meet shelf-life standards.
• Record CCPs and preventive controls and report corrective actions.
• Collaborate with buyers to enforce quality specifications.
• Provide quality information to commodity buyers and teams.
• Respond to store complaints and investigate root causes.
• Maintain OSHA safety practices and report hazards.
• Serve as liaison between distribution and commodities teams.
• Support suppliers and business partners with quality information.

Skills

USDA Standards

Food Safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADUSA Corporate Support in Carlisle, PA is seeking a Food Quality Assurance & Safety specialist to conduct detailed product safety and quality inspections of inbound deliveries to our distribution centers. The role ensures fresh, wholesome products meet food safety and quality standards and complies with Seafood HACCP and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements.

You will perform inspections across perishables, bananas ripening, code date checks, and collaboration with buyers to enforce