Quality Assurance Floor Inspector, Coffee Roasting Facility

Whole Foods Market; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market seeks a QA/Quality Assurance associate to inspect products for weight, labeling accuracy, and packaging integrity, ensuring compliance with safety policies. You will support ERP updates, coordinate with QA/Marketing during plant trials, and help maintain traceability across production lines.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work with cross-functional teams, and flexibility in a manufacturing setting. Strong math and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred in quality assurance in a food production environment.
• Familiarity with FDA requirements related to food safety a plus.
• Must possess excellent record keeping, math, filing and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and testing of packaged products for weight, packaging integrity, product identification and cut size if applicable.
• Performs inspections on finished products for package seal integrity, correct labeling, UPC codes/Lot codes, product integrity and piece count.
• Finished product testing completed as required.
• Releases lots for shipping or places holds if inspection results are unacceptable.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Attention to detail

Analytical

MS Office

Tools

ERP system

Job description

This person ensures a safe and quality (Coffee and Tea) product by performing continuous inspection and testing for compliance within established policies and procedures. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to assist in maintaining and improving the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance. Works effectively and efficiently with production, shipping and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and testing of packaged products for weight, packaging integrity, product identification and cut size if applicable.
• Performs inspections (via RedZone or paper logs) on all finished products for package seal integrity, correct product labeling, UPC bar codes/Lot codes, product integrity and piece count accuracy.
• Finished Product testing completed as required.
• Completes production quantities for ERP system. Releases lots for shipping or places holds if inspection results are unacceptable.
• Assists with implementation of SQF programs, GMPs, master sanitation schedules, self-audits, external audits and traceability.
• Prints labels based on production needs.
• Preoperational inspection and support to production teams as needed.
• Coordinates internal inspection by QA and Marketing teams of plant trials, subsequent line checks are completed, logs maintained.
• Acts as the liaison between Production Teams and QA team.
• Ensures correct processes are followed for adherence to food safety plan.
• All other job-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred in quality assurance in a food production environment.
• Familiarity with FDA requirements related to food safety a plus.
• Must possess basic computer skills especially with MS office programs.
• Must possess excellent record keeping, math, filing and organizational skills.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and analytically inclined preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must have flexibility and self-motivation to take on new projects as assigned.
• Self-directed, comfortable in manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

The wage range for this position is $21.25-$32.01 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

Benefits

• Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks.
• Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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