What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at Shoreline Fruit?
Our Mission: At Shoreline Fruit, we strive to deliver the highest quality products to our customers while ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for our employees. We are committed to excellence in everything we do.
About Us: As the largest tart cherry producer in North America, operating nearly 7000 acres of cherry orchards in Michigan, we produce over 40 million pounds of cherries each year. Our company is built on two families' stories filled with pride and hard work, and we continue to grow our reach of customers globally.
The Role: In this position, you will be part of the team that processes the finest cherry products and other dried fruits available anywhere in the world. You will work closely with the Quality Department to conduct daily lab tests, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and monitor all quality attributes of raw materials. Your duties will include testing in-process checks, pH, sugar brix, allergen, ATP, water activity, and moisture testing on in-process and finished product. You will also perform visual and analytical inspections of equipment prior to process starts and conduct as required during processing activities. Additionally, you will follow all Food Safety, Plant Security, and GMP policies, conduct inspections as required per quality and company programs, and perform various duties within the Quality Department upon request.
Salary and Benefits: We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and cool incentives for our quality assurance technician. This includes overtime pay for hours over 40, health, dental, and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment, 401K with company matching available after six months, two weeks paid-time-off accrual starting at hire date, and voluntary overtime availability.
Physical Requirements: The position requires an active and on-the-move work style during the shift, which may involve being on your feet for a good portion of the 12-hour shift. You must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and adhere to safety protocols, including hair/beard nets, ear plugs, safety glasses, and safety toe shoes.
About Us: As the largest tart cherry producer in North America, operating nearly 7000 acres of cherry orchards in Michigan, we produce over 40 million pounds of cherries each year. Our company is built on two families' stories filled with pride and hard work, and we continue to grow our reach of customers globally.
The Role: In this position, you will be part of the team that processes the finest cherry products and other dried fruits available anywhere in the world. You will work closely with the Quality Department to conduct daily lab tests, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and monitor all quality attributes of raw materials. Your duties will include testing in-process checks, pH, sugar brix, allergen, ATP, water activity, and moisture testing on in-process and finished product. You will also perform visual and analytical inspections of equipment prior to process starts and conduct as required during processing activities. Additionally, you will follow all Food Safety, Plant Security, and GMP policies, conduct inspections as required per quality and company programs, and perform various duties within the Quality Department upon request.
Salary and Benefits: We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and cool incentives for our quality assurance technician. This includes overtime pay for hours over 40, health, dental, and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment, 401K with company matching available after six months, two weeks paid-time-off accrual starting at hire date, and voluntary overtime availability.
Physical Requirements: The position requires an active and on-the-move work style during the shift, which may involve being on your feet for a good portion of the 12-hour shift. You must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and adhere to safety protocols, including hair/beard nets, ear plugs, safety glasses, and safety toe shoes.
