Food Safety - Quality Assurance

Overview

Fresh Realm is hiring a Quality Control Technician Level
1. This role is at our Fulfillment Center in Linden, NJ. The ideal candidate will be inspecting and ensuring that all ingredients and all items in boxes meet required quality standards.

• Assist Specialist with Gold Standard and table set up
• Audit bins of finished product continuously (each table at least once per hour, each automated prep at least once every 15 minutes)
• Assist Specialist with calling the line and ensuring accuracy
• Audit pack lines on a continuous basis (at least twice per hour)
• Audit finished boxes continuously (at least three boxes per hour)
• Document all audits in Quality Tool Suite
• Notify Specialist and Quality Auditor of any issues
• Attend monthly refresher trainings with Quality team
• Speak with Quality during start up communications

• Clear and concise communicator, verbal and written.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Flexible availability: we work night and weekend shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to handle exposure to temperatures that range from freezing to sub-freezing (coolers, freezers, etc.)
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach with or without reasonable accommodation

• Must have an Associate's degree in Food Science or STEM
• Must be able to complete quality inspection activities and maintain accurate reports and records with FSQA, Operations and Procurement
• Perform pre/ post-operation and sanitation monitoring of the food processing environment and equipment
• Conduct environmental monitoring, sensory tests and equipment calibration verification (Environmental sampling & ATP swabbing)

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance
• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested
• Life and ADD insurance
• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks. Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines. Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time.
• CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.
• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership. Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings.
• INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value. Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices. Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks.
• OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity.
• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to stay focused and on task with urgency and make adjustments accordingly. Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support.
• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task. Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you're on the right track. Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you're providing the best experience and service to our consumers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer