Quality Control Receiver — Fresh-Food Plant Benefits

Loffredo-Fresh-Foods; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

401k with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Performance feedback

Job summary

Produce Innovations/Loffredo Fresh Foods is hiring a Quality Control Receiver in Norwalk, IA to inspect and verify incoming products against quality and food-safety standards. You will handle documentation, PO entry, and coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams.

The role requires a high school diploma or 3+ years in a USDA/FDA-regulated facility, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a cold environment with PPE. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 3+ years of experience in an FDA or USDA-regulated food facility
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and food safety practices
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, push/pull, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds or more
• Comfortable working in a cold processing environment (approximately 34–36°F), including damp or wet conditions
• Ability to use required PPE and safely work in a moderate-noise environment

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming products for quality, damage, weight, Brix content, specifications, and accurate quantities
• Verify purchase orders, receiving documents, and product information
• Enter received purchase orders into the warehouse management system
• Document and communicate shortages, damaged goods, and quality concerns
• Separate and document non-conforming or defective products
• Inspect stored products for quality, expiration dates, proper rotation, and ingredient statements
• Work with Procurement and Warehouse teams to resolve receiving and quality issues
• Coordinate with Procurement to schedule and maintain receiving appointments
• Maintain accurate and organized quality and receiving documentation
• Follow quality, food safety, and company procedures while completing additional duties as assigned

Skills

Quality control procedures

Food safety practices

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma or 3+ years FDA/USDA experience

Job description

Produce Innovations/Loffredo Fresh Foods is hiring a Quality Control Receiver in Norwalk, IA to inspect and verify incoming products against quality and food-safety standards. You will handle documentation, PO entry, and coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams.

The role requires a high school diploma or 3+ years in a USDA/FDA-regulated facility, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a cold environment with PPE. Competitive benefits are provided.