QC Floater - Natural Grocers

Salary Range

USD $22.00/Hr. -

Overview

Job Summary

The QC FLOATER position is responsible for ensuring the food safety and quality of products and operations at the Natural Grocers Distribution Center.  The QC FLOATER will perform food safety inspections in production and assist production and sanitation with housekeeping efforts.  This position supports the development and implementation of food safety programs at the distribution center.

 

Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.

07/02/2024

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Production and Sanitation

Conduct production product changeover inspections in room 3.

Inspect raw material during production in room 1,2 and 3.

Assist with housekeeping efforts in production, continuous production support in cleaning spills and breaking cardboard boxes.

Monitor metal detection program in production.

On call for all metal detected in production to determine origin, report to supervisor.

Report any incidents of non-compliance to managers.  Place non-conforming product on HOLD.

Perform allergen and ATP swabs during scheduled sanitation cleans in all processing rooms.

Inspect equipment during and after allergen, complete, and organic cleans.

Assist production with correcting quality non-conformances-relabeling, checking seals, examining finished goods.

Test sanitizer strength daily.

Perform routine walk-through inspections for general housekeeping and GMP’s.

Assist with training of new employees on GMP’s and proper food handling.

Assist sanitation techs with “end of week” sanitation duties including disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling baggers.

Assist sanitation with washing containers, tubs, utensils and other production equipment.

Operates a baler for recycling cardboard and plastic.

Conduct routine checks of production and sanitation records.

Must be able to perform all duties required of QC Tech

Must be able to perform all duties required of Sanitation Tech

 

Food Safety and Documentation

Assist in maintaining food safety practices in production and warehousing.

Assist in implementing SOP’s, SSOP’s and Quality forms.

Assist in preparation for audits, including FDA and Organic inspections.

Monitor and document cooler temperatures daily.

Monitor sanitizer concentration daily.

Assist with pest control program-monitor pest traps and pest control representative, routinely treat drains, inspect traps, and report incidents to supervisor.

Conduct monthly quality audits of the facility with QA Manager and Supervisor

Place product on HOLD, when necessary, with QA Supervisor or QA Manager assistance.

Any other duties as assigned by management.

 

Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive. 

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED and minimum 1 year of experience in food production quality assurance required.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and concisely is required
• Has good attention to detail; accuracy and thoroughness is a must
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP programs recommended
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong computer skills including MS Office
• Highly organized with ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to give direction and assist with employee training, when required
• Must possess excellent attention to detail
• Able to meet all deadlines

This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above-listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.

 

 

Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:

  

All Crew Members

• Birthday Bonus Pay 
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually) 
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure 
• Paid Nutrition Education 
• good4u Crew Member Discount  
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program) 
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases  
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development 
• Health and Wellness Program  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   
• Employee Referral Program

 

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance) 
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance  
• Company Paid Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance   
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match  
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match 

Diversity Statement

At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.

At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.

 

Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:

 

Physical and Environmental Demands:                              

 

N = Never

O = Occasional; 1-33% of time

F = Frequent; 34-66% of time

C = Constant; 67-100% of time

 

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

Must have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.

Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.

Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.

Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn.

Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.

 

Environmental Requirements:

Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.