Bilingual Quality Control Associate

The Quality Control Associate is responsible for testing seafood products and materials used during the manufacturing process to verify the products meet predefined criteria and conform to all applicable laws and company standards. They will test products across three stages of production (before, in-process, and final) to ensure that the final product is safe to release for sale or distribution and report findings back to management.

The QC Associate will participate in the inspection and grading of Grade-A products, perform microbial and moisture analysis, produce written reports, verify inventory, quality, and usability of products. They will analyze the sanitation measures within the production facility to ensure company sanitation standards are met.

This position reports to the Quality Control Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements

Serve as the primary contact between the production staff and the Quality department for all Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory issues

Ensure compliance to food safety programs, as well as company standards and specs

Ensure compliance with the HACCP program

Responsible for filling out assigned HACCP compliance documents

Responsible for doing and recording environmental swabs when assigned

Communicates results of swabs to QC supervisor or manager

Conducts internal audits of plant and paperwork in conjunction with the QC supervisor

Maintain and calibration of quality control equipment

Test and record measurements of seafood product attributes

Compare measurements against the pre-defined company specification

Prepare, process, and maintain test data for review

Evaluate data and draft reports

Identify and communicates with leadership areas for QC improvement

Assist with implementation of new methods and processes as needed

Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency to QC leadership

Performs other related duties as assigned

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

REQUIREMENTS

2+ years, experience in inspection and/or production

2+ year, experience in food manufacturing; seafood or meat processing a plus

Certification for Quality Control, preferred

Excellent verbal and written skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong project management and organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects on time

Exceptional interpersonal skills: able to navigate organizations to build relationships and garner support

Able to maintain an environment that drives performance and a safe workplace

Drive an environment of teamwork and open communication

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds

Work up to a 10-hour workday: standing/walking most of the day

Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling

Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching

Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals

Exposure to temperatures:
Ability to work in wet and dry conditions

Ability to work Monday-Friday, weekends when needed

Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives

Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, required

North Coast Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Benefits

At North Coast, employees consider themselves part of a family where everyone works together to ensure that the company's mission and founding values are upheld every day. We offer an inclusive work environment led by an accessible leadership team that believes in the idea that it's not just about the work we do, but what the work allows us to do for our loved ones.

We encourage the opportunity for real growth and long-term employment. Most of our management team members started at the plant and, through mentoring, rose to their current positions. We are currently looking to build the next generation of leaders.

We offer competitive compensation packages that include comprehensive health coverage, vacation and a 401(k) plan to all full-time, benefits-eligible employees. Employees also have access to the highest quality seafood at cost.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.