Quality Assurance Coordinator I

Overview

The Quality Control Coordinator I will assist with inspecting incoming and outbound loads to ensure product meets Sprouts Farmers Market standards, communicating any issues or concerns to the Quality Control Manager or Assistant QC Manager. This position reports into the Distribution Center in Aurora, AZ. Shift is 5am–1:30pm including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of products in order to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
• Count or estimate quantities of products received.
• Weigh products to maintain relevant records.
• Ensure proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facility.
• Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment.
• Provide guidance to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
• Dispose of damaged or defective items or return them to vendors pursuant to company procedures or as instructed.
• Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards and notify Quality Control management of discrepancies or shortages.
• Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas.
• Examine products and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets and standards charts.
• Inspect and verify Purchase Order quantities for all inbound Perishable loads; inspect all inbound trucks for signs of pests and rodents before unloading.
• Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, storage, and shipping; identify any issues to Quality Control management.
• Document temperatures of all inbound loads and report any violations to Quality Control management.
• Responsible for proper rotation for all Produce inventory and various Perishable items.
• Perform daily quality inspections for all Perishable items.
• Perform daily date checks and pull all out-of-date product from pick and reserve slots.
• Complete daily dump and damage report and give to Quality Control management.
• Observe temperatures within cooler and cases and report failures to management.
• Pay close attention to damaged or inferior product and bring to the attention of Quality Control management.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year Produce or other Perishable receiving and inspection experience; minimum 1 year experience in shipping and receiving.
• Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.
• Ability to operate electric pallet jack.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.95 – $27.84 per hour. Pay is determined based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that can be used to support you or your immediate family
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun
• DailyPay — transfer earned wages before payday at no extra cost

Eligibility requirements may apply for: bonus based on company and/or individual performance; affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; Health Savings Account with company match; pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care; company paid short-term disability coverage; paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers; paid holidays.