Quality Assurance Technician

Cut Fruit Express; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. in Inver Grove Heights, MN is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure all products meet safety, quality, and company standards across raw materials, processing, finished product, and shipping.

The role often serves as the main quality contact on the floor during closing shifts. Responsibilities include inspecting incoming products, calibrating equipment, documenting notes and samples, training staff on GMPs and SOPs, and providing quality support to production

Qualifications

• 1+ year of quality assurance experience in a production facility, preferably in food production
• Ability to document information clearly and legibly
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic QA recordkeeping
• Understanding of quality control concepts and company standards
• HACCP, SQF, PCQI, or USDA experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Uphold food safety and quality requirements at all times
• Inspect incoming products against specifications
• Perform plant inspections and process checks (e.g., wash water pH and temperature)
• Check finished product for quality and conformance to specifications
• Calibrate equipment according to schedule
• Verify products are made to specification and on time, following SOPs
• Document processing notes and sample records accurately
• Collect samples for in-house and outside-lab testing
• Train new and existing employees on GMPs, quality SOPs and product specs
• Provide quality support to the production team
• Work safely and follow all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality QA experience

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SOPs

GMPs

HACCP/SQF/PCQI knowledge

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician Cut Fruit Express - Inver Grove Heights, MN

Pay: $18-$23 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-8:00pm (closing shift)
Benefits: Medical insurance, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, and 80 hours of paid time off per year

The Quality Assurance Technician makes sure every product Cut Fruit Express distributes, packs, or produces is safe, wholesome, and meets company standards for food safety and quality. The role covers every stage of the operation: raw materials, processing, finished product, storage, handling, and shipping. On the closing shift, you will often be the main quality contact on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Cut Fruit Express's food safety and quality requirements at all times
• Inspect incoming products against specifications
• Perform plant inspections and process checks (e.g., wash water pH and temperature)
• Check finished product for quality and conformance to specifications
• Calibrate equipment according to schedule
• Verify that products are made to specification and on time, following SOPs
• Document processing notes and sample records accurately
• Collect samples for in-house and outside-lab microbiological testing
• Train new and existing employees on GMPs, quality SOPs, and new product specifications
• Provide quality support to the production team
• Work safely and follow all company safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ year of quality assurance experience in a production facility, preferably in food production
• Understanding of basic quality control and quality assurance concepts
• HACCP, SQF, PCQI, or USDA experience a plus
• Self-directed and able to work effectively with or without supervision
• Able to work effectively with a diverse workforce
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Able to document information clearly and legibly
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in a cold environment (34-40°F) for extended periods
• Able to stand and walk for the full shift
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to wear required PPE (hairnet, gloves, smock, etc.)

Cut Fruit Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer.