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.
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.
- Works with Quality Assurance Team to ensure specific Good Manufacturing Practices are being followed.
- Adheres 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