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Harvest Food Group LLC · 17 hours ago

QA TECH Shipping/Receiving

CHICAGO, IL 60632

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$21/hr - $22.50/hr

Harvest Food Group LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician responsible for monitoring food safety and quality during receiving and shipping operations. This role ensures compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements while supporting the management of Certificates of Analysis.

Food and BeverageOrganic Food

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections of raw materials and ingredients to ensure compliance with approved product specifications

Inspect product returns from customers to verify that food safety and quality have not been compromised

Perform label reconciliation activities for all incoming ingredients and raw materials

Verify packaging against approved graphics

Confirm that all ingredients, raw materials, and packaging are sourced from approved suppliers

Inspect transportation for compliance with food safety requirements, including cleanliness, temperature, allergens, and trailer conditions

Verify lot code assignments and labeling accuracy for incoming goods

Notify QA Lead/Management and warehouse management of deviations and assist with corrective actions

Ensure accuracy and availability of all paperwork (purchase orders, BOLs, COAs, product specifications, packaging graphics)

Place products on hold when necessary

Verify outbound shipments for correct product, packaging condition, and labeling

Calibrate handheld and laser thermometers

Conduct GMP checks in warehouse areas and take corrective actions as needed

Monitor storage area temperatures

Support other QA department tasks as assigned

Manage inbound and outbound COAs

Review inbound schedules daily and request missing COAs

Verify supplier COAs against approved specifications and file appropriately

Generate customer COAs, accounting for specific customer requirements

Submit Costco COAs for Kirkland Organic Broccoli via Azzule

Provide COAs and supporting information to Summit Cold Storage for product receipt

Report product damages and discrepancies in receiving paperwork to vendors

Coordinate product returns to suppliers, including Return Authorization Materials (RMAs)

Support QA Technicians at docks with product specifications, COAs, and lot code breakdowns

Assist QA Manager and Regulatory Affairs Supervisor with general inquiries

Administer the product hold program as required

Perform lot maintenance, including expiration date updates

Qualification

Quality Technician experienceQA/QC experienceLabel reconciliationProduct quality inspectionsMultitasking skillsBilingual in EnglishSpanishOrganizational skillsTeam-orientedDetail-focused