Quality Technician 1

80 Acres Farms; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

A leading agricultural company located in Colorado is seeking a Quality Technician to oversee food safety and quality control processes. This entry-level position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in quality management within the food production industry. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance with safety programs, evaluating sanitation practices, and ensuring product quality. Candidates should have at least 1 year of food handling experience and a degree in a related field is preferred. The role offers competitive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with food handling or processing.
• Inquisitive and detail-oriented mindset.
• Comfortability in computer systems and programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify compliance with food safety and quality programs.
• Evaluate cleaning and sanitation effectiveness of equipment.
• Verify product adherence to specifications during various stages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with GMPs

Analytical mindset

Comfort with computer systems

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Food Science, or Chemistry

Job description

At 80 Acres Farms, we're on a mission to change the way the world eats—and we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

We grow pesticide-free salads, herbs, microgreens, and salad kits in smart vertical farms that produce more food with far fewer resources—using up to 95% less water and renewable electricity, with no reliance on weather or seasons. Our produce is available in more than 17,000 retail locations nationwide, including Kroger, Whole Foods, HEB, and The Fresh Market, and reaches food service partners across the country year-round.

What makes this possible is a combination of people, technology, and purpose. Our proprietary growing platform, developed by our technology subsidiary, Infinite Acres, provides our teams with real-time data and control over every aspect of the growing environment—making our farms among the most advanced in the world. We operate commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, and Colorado, packhouses in Indiana, Virginia, and Washington, and research and development facilities in Arkansas, Israel, and the Netherlands.

We've grown significantly through the acquisitions of Kalera and Soli Organic, and we're just getting started.

If you're passionate about sustainability, food, and building something that matters, we'd love to have you on the team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Quality Technician is responsible for driving the 80 Acres Farms quality and food safety program across all processes at the farm. With strong knowledge of 80 Acres Farms Food Safety and Quality procedures the Quality Technician will perform process audits, product monitoring and verification checks, shelf-life evaluations and collection of food safety and quality data as applicable. The Quality Technician will be responsible for on-time identification and escalation of food safety and quality issues at the farm level, assist in food safety and quality training, support implementation of corrective actions, conduct and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.

This is a great entry level position that provides a foundation that supports growth in a Quality career path.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Monitor and verify compliance with food safety and quality programs and procedures on a day-to-day basis.
• Evaluate and document effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation of equipment prior to start-up. Verify general areas are maintained in sanitary conditions throughout operations shifts.
• Evaluate product adherence to specification at different stages in the process, including harvest, mixing, and packing.
• Collect environmental and product samples in compliance with schedule.
• Collect and evaluate shelf-life samples in compliance with schedule.
• Verify and calibrate food safety and quality metric monitoring devices such as metal detector, scales, and temperature recorders.
• Monitor and verify implementation of corrective actions at the farm level.
• Ensure farm compliance with food safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience with food handling or processing
• Familiarity of GMPs and HACCP
• Inquisitive and detail-oriented mind set
• Comfortability in computer systems and programs
• Degree or applicable experience in Agriculture, Food Science, Chemistry (Preferred)

ENVIRONMENT

• Repetitive motion throughout the shift
• Standing or walking for a long duration of time
• Crouching and kneeling
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Will be exposed to 39-degree temperatures when working in the leafy packaging area

BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU

At 80 Acres, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our plants. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your family, and your future.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• At least 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Paid time off, sick time, and leave benefits are offered in accordance with state and local laws and may vary depending on where you work.

ABOUT OUR HIRING PRACTICES

Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.

80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.

80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.