Quality Control Associate

Hardie’s Fresh Foods has been delivering the freshest produce and finest specialty ingredients to Texas kitchens for over 80 years. Family-owned and Texas-proud, Hardie’s started with a single truck and a passion for quality. Today, we’re a trusted partner to chefs, restaurants, and foodservice professionals across the Lone Star State—supplying everything from peak-season fruits and vegetables to artisan cheeses, premium olive oils, chocolates, and center-of-the-plate proteins like meats and seafood. With deep relationships across local farms and global producers, we stay ahead of culinary trends while staying true to what matters: dependable service, outstanding quality, and helping chefs create memorable menus. Rooted in tradition, driven by innovation—Hardie’s is here to fuel kitchens with the ingredients that make food shine.

About the role

The quality control team member is responsible for monitoring all products distributed from our warehouse, ensuring our high standards are met throughout all stages of the picking, packing, and shipping processes. This associate also ensures all food safety procedures and GMP’s are being followed.

Responsibilities

• Inspects all products in warehouse for defects or approaching expiration.
• Exercises judgment when conducting audits to ensure all product meets our high standard of quality.
• Conducts routine audits to ensure proper food safety and sanitation procedures are practiced.
• Maintains all paperwork in an accurate, orderly fashion.
• Assists other departments as needed.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Works with Quality Assurance Team to ensure specific Good Manufacturing Practices are being followed.
• Employee shall adhere to all company food safety policies, procedures, and trainings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of previous quality control experience.
• Quality control experience in a food industry preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay

$17–$18 USD per hour