Quality Assurance Coordinator I

Overview:
This position supports the administration of the Sprouts Distribution Center Quality Assurance Program, ensuring compliance with company quality standards. The QA I position is responsible for assisting with the inspection of inbound and outbound loads to verify product quality and food safety standards, while identifying and communicating issues to QA leadership.

Most of the time in this role is spent on the warehouse floor performing inspections of agricultural commodities, including fruits, vegetables, and other perishable and non-perishable products.

This position reports into our Distribution Center in Glendale, AZ. Shift is 5am-1:30pm including weekends.
Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Inspection & Quality Assurance

• Inspect inbound and outbound loads to ensure compliance with company quality standards

• Examine products and packaging for damage, defects, and shortages using specification standards

• Verify purchase order quantities for inbound perishable loads

• Conduct daily quality inspections of all perishable inventory

• Perform daily date checks and remove expired or non-compliant products

• Identify and remove products that do not meet quality standards and escalate issues to QA leadership

Food Safety & Compliance

• Inspect inbound trailers for signs of pests or contamination prior to unloading

• Document and monitor temperatures of inbound loads; report any violations

• Monitor cooler and case temperatures and escalate any deviations

• Ensure adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to receiving, storage, and shipping

• Ability to work off and understand how Sprouts, USDA & PACA specifications read and relate to the dally task

Inventory & Warehouse Support

• Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO) for produce and perishable items

• Verify proper storage methods based on product type, turnover, and environmental requirements

• Assist warehouse personnel with quality-related guidance and direction

• Maintain clean and organized work areas

Documenting & Reporting

• Accurately document product quantity, quality, weight, and inspection results

• Maintain shipping, receiving, and production records

• Track damaged or defective product and coordinate disposal or vendor returns per company procedures

• Complete daily dump and damage reports and submit to QA leadership
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities & Physical Requirements):
• 1-2 years of experience in produce or perishable receiving and inspection preferred

• Working knowledge of USDA grading standards

• 1-2 years of shipping and receiving experience

• High school diploma or GED required
Why Sprouts:

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer's market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we're committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.
Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups:

• Inspiring Women at Sprouts
• Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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