Quality Assurance-Fresh

Meijer Inc.; Newport (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a quality assurance professional to inspect inbound produce loads and ensure compliance with government requirements and Meijer specifications.

The role involves using test equipment, reporting observations, and facilitating corrective actions with leadership and buyers. You will verify banana specs daily, audit compliance with FDA cGMP and QA plans, and participate in recalls and supplier chargebacks while coordinating with DF leadership.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; HACCP/SafeMark certification a plus.
• 2+ years in produce/ meat/ seafood QA or 3 years QA experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• USDA familiarity preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Inspect inbound produce loads using quality test equipment to verify government and Meijer specs.
• Report observations and assist corrective actions with DF Leadership and Buyers.
• Reject or accept fresh product per guidelines when buyers unavailable.
• Ensure banana specifications met before shipments.
• Audit DF per FDA cGMP and QA plans; communicate seasonal trends.
• Perform recall effectiveness checks.
• Collaborate with DF leadership and buying teams; support supplier chargebacks.
• Occasional duties as assigned; work weekends/holidays as needed.

Skills

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Communication

USDA knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!Meijer RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leavePaid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growthPlease review the job profile below and apply today!What You'll Be Doing:Inspects and evaluates inbound produce loads, utilizing product quality test equipment, to verify fresh product meets minimum government requirements and Meijer specifications. Reports inspection observations to DF Leadership and Buyers and helps facilitate any corrective actions.With oversight of the QA Supervisor or other lead QA Team Member, makes the decision to reject fresh product, based on USDA and Meijer specifications, when Produce Buyer is not available (outside of normal office hours).Reviews all fresh product quality issues observed by DF auditors and aids in the decision either to accept or reject fresh product based upon USDA and Meijer standards.Ensures that banana specifications are met on a daily basis prior to shipments leaving the DF. Where applicable, ensures commodities (bananas, avocados, i.e.) are properly received and ripened for distribution to other DFs/stores.Audits the fresh DF in accordance with FDA cGMP guidelines, the DF Food Safety Plan as it pertains to the Preventive Control Rule, and the DF Seafood HACCP plan, with oversight of the QA Supervisor.Identifies and communicates to auditors produce seasonal trends as related to quality.Performs recall effectiveness checks as required.Develops collaborative and effective relationships with all levels of DF leadership and buying teams.Utilizes quality software programs to assist buying team in assessing potential supplier chargebacks for product that does not meet Meijer standards.This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.What You Bring With You (Qualifications):Associates degree preferredHACCP and SafeMark Food Safety certification a plus, but not required.2+ years of produce and or meat and seafood, knowledge of products, and/or 3 years of experience in a quality assurance position.Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.USDA familiarity/knowledge preferred.PC Skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, etc.).Multitasking; must be able to organize time efficiently and make decisions based on factual findings.Must be self-motivated and able to work in an unstructured work environment.Ability to influence and train others and achieve necessary results.Quality Assurance is a 7 day operation; must be able to work on weekends and holidays or as needed