Quality Control Lead

About the role

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup focused on reducing food waste and making sustainable, high-quality groceries accessible and affordable. We deliver organic produce, meats, seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30% off traditional grocery store prices. We have recently expanded our service by acquiring sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverage our own transportation network for direct deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with all state and local regulations for a food-based facility.
• Performs frequent QC Inspections on produce and grocery products throughout the warehouse, removing and documenting any items that fail inspection.
• Documents and maintains legible, accurate records of all food products in the warehouse including discarded and damaged products from various departments.
• Validates the quality and accuracy of inbound deliveries, including temperature and pressure checks.
• Maintains databases and internal spreadsheets with current data.
• Identifies and reports any potential food safety or quality problems, immediately escalating to the QC Supervisor.
• Performs basic mathematical computations when conducting audits, inspections, and cycle counts.
• Ensures non-conforming materials are segregated and labeled for hold, rejection, or sort.
• Owes the inbound quality inspections and documentation processes.
• Verifies the quality and shelf-life of products in backstock and storage.
• Reviews internal communication channels for inbound trends and reimbursement reports, and makes plans accordingly.
• Effectively manages time and changing priorities to minimize downtime in the receiving and production departments.
• Serves as backup to QC Supervisor and QA Lead, representing the FC in times of QC Supervisor's absence.

Requirements

Absolutely authorized to work in the United States. Experience or comfort with working in a refrigerated environment (36 degrees) is preferred. Strong verbal communications skills and willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends are required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively and stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively is necessary. Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

An HS Diploma or equivalent is required. Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively, and ability to stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively are key. Comfort with working in a refrigerated environment is preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
Life insurance
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Commuter benefits
Hourly Rate: $21/hr.
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 2PM to 10:30PM