Quality Group Lead

Nortera; Town of Bergen (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with company match

Paid time off

Overtime during peak seasons

Job summary

Nortera, North America’s leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, is hiring to train seasonal quality employees and ensure HACCP, GMP, and product quality compliance. You will audit processes, manage releases, and coordinate with Operations to drive quality and minimize waste. Weekend/off-shifts may be required.

Join Nortera’s team and contribute to healthy, sustainable food while growing professionally within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience training employees on food safety, HACCP, quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Train and verify all Quality Systems seasonal employees on food safety, HACCP, quality procedures, and process requirements to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Conduct audits of food safety, sanitation, quality systems, production processes, records, and product quality to ensure customer specifications and regulatory requirements are met.
• Monitor quality operations by managing product releases, microbiological sampling, equipment calibration, chemical systems, process deviations, allergen controls, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and leadership teams to communicate quality concerns, reduce waste, support audits and inspections, maintain GMP compliance, and ensure the highest quality finished product.

Skills

Leadership

Train & coach

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Quality systems software

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $25 USD to $29 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Detailed description

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brand Arctic Gardens.

Why choose Nortera

• Competitive wages (Plus shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift assignments)
• Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance options
• 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reimbursement program, for Wellness (Gym Memberships, etc.), Tuition, Relocation, Boots, and more
• Opportunity for overtime during peak seasons
• *Please note the range of compensation listed may not include all forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the opportunity.

Pay range: $25 - $29 per hour

What You'll Do:

• Train and verify all Quality Systems seasonal employees on food safety, HACCP, quality procedures, and process requirements to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Conduct audits of food safety, sanitation, quality systems, production processes, records, and product quality to ensure customer specifications and regulatory requirements are met.
• Monitor quality operations by managing product releases, microbiological sampling, equipment calibration, chemical systems, process deviations, allergen controls, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and leadership teams to communicate quality concerns, reduce waste, support audits and inspections, maintain GMP compliance, and ensure the highest quality finished product.

You will bring the following to the business:

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to effectively train, coach, and work within a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, including prioritizing tasks and adapting to changing production and business needs.
• Proficiency with computer systems and quality documentation, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and record management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, including conducting product evaluations, maintaining safety standards, and working flexible schedules, weekends, and off-shifts as needed.

Schedule is -

(December to May): Monday-Friday 6am-2:30 pm

(May to December): Sunday - Wednesday 6am-2:30pm, Thursday And Friday 6am-6pm

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-434-0399.

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