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Misfits Market

Quality Control Associate

Northlake, IL · On-site

$1.2K/wk

The Quality Control Associate is responsible for inspecting all food products in the warehouse and discerning whether or not they meet our high standards of quality. The Quality Control Associate ...

Misfits Market

Quality Control Associate

Northlake, IL · On-site

$1.2K/wk

The Quality Control Associate is responsible for inspecting all food products in the warehouse and discerning whether or not they meet our high standards of quality. The Quality Control Associate ...

Lily and Fox

Quality Control Associate

Arlington Heights, IL · On-site

$22.02 - $26.02/hr

Be a part of our Product Inspection and Quality Control Team. We are seeking bright, articulate, detail-oriented, and disciplined people to help delight our customers and grow with us. Work alongside ...

Pet Food Experts, Inc.

Inventory Control Associate

Bartlett, IL · On-site

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting of inventory through cycle counts and quality control verification. Read work orders and receive verbal instructions ...

Accurate Personnel LLC

Quality Control

Mokena, IL · On-site

$20/hr

QUALITY CONTROL ASSOCIATE IN MOKENA, IL Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Quality Control Associate to join our team in Mokena, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for ensuring ...

Verstela

ISO 9001 - Quality Control

Lombard, IL · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

We are looking for a reliable and motivated ISO 9001/CNC Associate to join our 1st Shift team. This ... Maintained and enhanced the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, including document control ...

RTC

Quality Control Supervisor

Romeoville, IL · On-site

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for the overall quality of RTC products, ensuring ... Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross. * Preventative Care ...

Crate and Barrel

Inventory Control Associate

Naperville, IL · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Inventory Control Associate We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home ... Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality ...

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A QC (Quality Control) Associate is a professional responsible for performing tests and inspections on products, materials, or processes to ensure they meet established quality standards. They work primarily in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or food industries, helping to identify defects and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. QC Associates document their findings, report issues, and may assist in implementing corrective actions to improve product quality. Their work is critical in ensuring that only safe and effective products reach customers.

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Quality Control Associate

Northlake, IL • On-site

Misfits Market
Food Services and Drinking Places • 51 - 200 employees
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$1.2K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2023, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:

Prioritizing our Customers                              

Thinking Differently                                                                

Moving deliberately and quickly

Doing more with less

Respecting one another                   

Taking initiative and delivering 

How you'll support our operations:

At Misfits Market, our customers choose us for what we - quite literally - bring to the table: foods that may look a little different but are still fresh and safe to eat. The Quality Control Associate is responsible for inspecting all food products in the warehouse and discerning whether or not they meet our high standards of quality.

The Quality Control Associate reports to the Quality Supervisor and is an important member of the operations team. By prioritizing food safety in the warehouse, the Quality Control Associate ensures that our customers continue to receive the high quality, delicious, and affordable food they love.

What we offer you: 

  • 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 Compensation - $18.00/Hour 

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 2PM to 1030PM 

What you'll be doing:

  • Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with all state and local regulations
  • Performs frequent QC audits on produce and grocery products throughout the warehouse. 
  • Responsible for verifying the quality and accuracy of inbound deliveries, including temperature and pressure checks.
  • Identifies and reports any potential food safety or quality problems, immediately escalating to the Lead and/or Supervisor.
  • Documents and maintains legible, accurate records of all food products in the warehouse including discarded and damaged products from various departments. 
  • Performs basic mathematical computations when conducting audits, inspections, and cycle counts. 
  • Reports any issues regarding low yields so they can be escalated appropriately.
  • Effectively manages time and changing priorities to minimize downtime in the receiving and production departments. 

What you have:

  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Experience or comfort with working in a refrigerated environment (36 degrees)
  • Strong verbal communications skills
  • Willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends if the business needs you to
  • Ability to thrive in a repetitive and fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and bend repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice for you to have:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
  • Experience working in a food based environment

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