Quality Assurance Lead

Grimmway Produce Group; Arvin (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized benefits including Medical/

Generous vision reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time

Employer-paid life insurance

Subsidized gym membership

Discounted theme park tickets in CA

Job summary

Grimmway Produce Group in California is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead for the night shift at the Tastful location. You will oversee food safety and QA monitoring programs, communicate results to supervision, and guide QA Technicians.

Prioritize department needs and ensure QA tasks are performed to support one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable growers. At Grimmway, you will contribute to delivering fresh, safe products while caring for resources and investing in our team.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in quality control and food safety in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of quality and food safety methodologies and implementation within manufacturing environments
• Must have excellent leadership, communication, training, and team building skills.
• Must have good writing, statistical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and respond to the concerns of managers and subordinates.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to use a computer and/or tablet.
• Must have basic computer and math skills.
• Must be able to use red zone, Heavy connect, Produce Pro or any other QC/QA date software systems.
• Must be able to work overtime depending on business need.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that food safety and QA monitoring programs are carried out.
• Communicate results to supervisor and on-site leadership as needed.
• Facilitate training of Quality Assurance Technicians.
• Prioritize department needs and assign staff accordingly.
• Perform all roles of quality assurance technicians.
• Support, implement, improve, and maintain quality assurance and food safety programs.

Skills

Quality control

Food safety

Leadership

Communication

Training

Team building

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Technical/computer skills

Tools

Red zone

Heavy connect

Produce Pro

Job description

Overview

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD

LOCATION: TASTEFUL

SHIFT: NIGHT

About the Opportunity:

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead responsible for ensuring that food safety and quality assurance monitoring programs are carried out. Communicate results to supervisor and other on-site leadership as needed. Facilitate training of Quality Assurance Technicians. Prioritize department needs and assign staff accordingly. Perform all roles of quality assurance technicians. Support, implement, improve, and maintain quality assurance and food safety programs. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers.

At GPG, we take pride in delivering fresh, healthy, and safe products to communities while caring for the earth’s natural resources and investing in our family of employees—come grow with us!

What You Will Need

• 1-5 years of experience in quality control and food safety in manufacturing


• Working knowledge of quality and food safety methodologies and implementation within manufacturing environments


• Must have excellent leadership, communication, training, and team building skills.


• Must have good writing, statistical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.


• Ability to effectively communicate and respond to the concerns of managers and subordinates.


• Must have excellent organizational skills.


• Must be able to use a computer and/or tablet.


• Must have basic computer and math skills.


• Must be able to use red zone, Heavy connect, Produce Pro or any other QC/QA date software systems.


• Must be able to work overtime depending on business need.


• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.

What Will Set You Apart

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Benefits

Total Rewards: $19.75 + 0.20 (NIGHT PREMIUM) / HOUR

• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.


• Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage.


• Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year.


• 401(k) plan


• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time


• Employer-paid life insurance


• Subsidized gym membership


• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California