Quality Control Associate

Misfits-Market; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Grocery box credit

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Misfits Market is a mission-driven startup focused on reducing food waste and delivering affordable groceries. The Quality Control Associate ensures products meet high standards in the warehouse using QC audits and safety practices.

Reports to the Quality Supervisor and helps deliver high quality food to customers. The role supports an operations team with a focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency in fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control in a warehouse setting.
• Understanding of food safety practices and HACCP is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform frequent QC audits on produce and grocery products.
• Verify inbound deliveries for quality, temperature, and packaging.
• Maintain a safe, compliant warehouse environment.

Skills

Quality control

Food safety

Warehouse operations

Auditing

Job description

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2023, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in‑house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon‑efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all‑time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:

• Thinking Differently
• Moving deliberately and quickly
• Doing more with less
• Respecting one another
• Taking initiative and delivering

How you'll support our operations:

At Misfits Market, our customers choose us for what we - quite literally - bring to the table: foods that may look a little different but are still fresh and safe to eat. The Quality Control Associate is responsible for inspecting all food products in the warehouse and discerning whether or not they meet our high standards of quality.

The Quality Control Associate reports to the Quality Supervisor and is an important member of the operations team. By prioritizing food safety in the warehouse, the Quality Control Associate ensures that our customers continue to receive the high quality, delicious, and affordable food they love.

What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Hourly Compensation - $20.00/Hour

What you'll be doing:

• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with all state and local regulations
• Performs frequent QC audits on produce and grocery products throughout the warehouse.
• Responsible for verifying the quality and accuracy of inbound deliveries, including temperature and pressure checks.