DLJ Produce is dedicated to providing the freshest produce with the highest level of service in relationships built on pride, team passion, and absolute accountability.
We are currently seeking a QC Specialist for our Long Beach, CA location, ensuring all produce in our inventory complies with company standards.
Job Description:
- Thoroughly examine inbound and outbound shipments, assessing their quality in accordance with company standards.
- Check the quality of produce and conduct re-inspections when necessary.
- Review, evaluate, interpret, summarize, and present data generated in support of method validation and stability studies.
- Maintain equipment according to maintenance schedules, company requirements, and SOPs.
- Send QC reports for inbound shipments to relevant internal departments as well as suppliers.
- Read, understand, and comply with current standards as required by the FDA.
- Support internal and external food safety audits.
- Inspect product and materials used at all stages of production to ensure the strictest standards are met.
- Complete and maintain appropriate documentation to support testing procedures including but not limited to data capture forms, equipment logbooks, and inventory forms.
- Develop policies, procedures, and workflows to meet federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate facility records, assess any problems, and create preventative action plan if necessary.
- Monitor food safety, traceability, and specifications to determine present standards and maintain quality and reliability of products.
- Maintain quality control objectives complementary to the company’s policies and goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in food science or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience necessary.
- 3-5 years of experience with prior experience in quality control or quality assurance within the produce industry.
- Proven familiarity with quality control and SQF fundamentals (HACCP, FDA, ASQ, GLP).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify trends in the industry and recommend improvements.
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
