Quality Assurance Coordinator

Overview

Next Generation Foods:
Quality Assurance Coordinator

Our team is our strength! Next Generation Foods is changing the way food is distributed. We are reinventing how food moves from field to kitchen, with a zeal for sustainability, science, and source transparency. As a member of the Next Generation Foods team, you will be part of a well‑established company with strong community roots and an innovative work culture.

We’re looking for a motivated, detail‑oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator to join our team and help uphold the highest standards in food safety and manufacturing excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate eager to build a career in food safety, quality systems, and hands‑on manufacturing operations. You’ll gain real‑world experience across both quality documentation and on‑floor production support while contributing to a mission‑driven organization.

• $25.00 - $26.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Full‑time hourly position, 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm) (+ regular opportunities for overtime)
• Medical Coverage — Generous company contribution towards medical benefits for employees and dependents
• 401K with 4% company match
• Paid Holidays / Vacation / Paid Sick Leave

• Quality & Food Safety
  • Support the administration and ongoing maintenance of our SQF Food Safety Program
  • Manage supplier documentation, including COAs and supplier approvals, specifications, and compliance documents
  • Send COAs and other quality documentation to customers as needed
  • Maintain organized and accurate QA records (digital and physical)
  • Assist with internal audits, SQF audits, and regulatory inspections
  • Support corrective actions, verification activities, and document updates
  • Contribute to food safety and quality training initiatives

• Manufacturing & Operations Support
  • Perform inventory counts and assist with inventory reconciliation
  • Help prepare and maintain production reports and daily manufacturing records
  • Support production documentation, lot tracking, and traceability
  • Conduct on‑floor quality, sanitation, and GMP checks
  • Collaborate with production, warehouse, and operations teams
  • Take on additional duties within the manufacturing facility as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field required
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of food safety principles (HACCP/SQF knowledge a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Comfort working in both office and manufacturing floor environments
• Ability to clear a pre‑employment background and DMV check

• Exposure to SQF, HACCP, or other GFSI programs
• Internship or coursework related to food safety, quality, or manufacturing
• Experience with inventory systems, production reporting, or ERP systems

NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK‑INS PLEASE