Quality Control Associate - Edison, NJ at United Natural Trading LLC in Edison, New Jersey

Job Description:

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.

• Competitive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Vacation
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more.
• Full-time employment opportunity.

Responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of the food products. Enforces the Good Manufacturing Practices through the entire facility. Ensures equipment meets the company cleaning standards. Responsible for verifying all labels in the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Checking and verifying that all HACCP tasks are performed on each machine running.

• Verifying that all labels are accurate and match proof sheets.

• Performs bacteria tests and allergens testing prior to product runs.

• Assists the Production staff to ensure that all work areas are kept clean.

• Assists the Production Team Leader with entering performance data on the white board.

• Performs hourly weight checks & flavor checks on each running line.

• Assists Quality Assurance in reviewing production paperwork for accuracy.

• Assists Quality Assurance in receiving product inspections

• Assists Sales Team with making of mixes and samples

• Performs other job duties as required

Skills/Abilities:

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to communicate with all levels

• Well organized

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a Quality Inspector role

• Food Safety

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.