Warehouse Quality Control Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Coordinator
Location: Des Moines, IA

Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Quality Control Coordinator based out of our Des Moines Branch . We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 6 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.

The Quality Control Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and food safety. This position involves meticulous surveillance of incoming products, including temperature checks, quality assessments, and verification of product information such as harvest dates and origins. You will assist with monitoring inventory for potential issues, manages product quarantines, and ensures accurate record-keeping. Additionally, the role requires effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders and contributes to upholding the company's commitment to delivering exceptional fresh food solutions. This position is integral to maintaining the company's standards of excellence in service and quality.

Pay: $22

Schedule:

• Days Off: Sunday & Monday
• Days Working: Tuesday - Saturday
• Time: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

What we look for:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with 2 years of experience with similar responsibilities.
• Must be detailed oriented and have a positive attitude.
• Must be a self-directed individual with the ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, MS Excel) is desired.
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills are required.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Basic knowledge of the procurement system and of the company products is required.
• General math skills.
• HACCP training and a technical skill set is desired.
• Provide prompt, courteous and excellent service to all customers, internal and external. Actively cooperate and interact with all entities of the company.

What you’ll do:

• Review incoming trailer loads of produce and other food products for overall quality.
• Performing trailer/product temperature checks and verifications.
• Monitoring incoming product information (Harvest/Use-By dates, Country of Origin, source location).
• Perform product checks within all areas of the warehouse.
• Assist with handling product that is returned to the warehouse (return to inventory/disposal).
• Provide assistance in monitoring inventories for potential quality issues (i.e. overstock, aged inventories)
• Assist with quarantine, hold/release functions of the warehouse.
• Responsible for accurate recording and filing of relevant logs and other documentation.
• Communicate/collaborate effectively and professionally with co-workers and customers, both internal and external.

What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program