QA Frontline Coordinator 1 (1st shift)

Position: QA Frontline Coordinator
Department: QA
Reports To: QA Team Lead
Salary Type: Non-Exempt
Location: Irwindale, CA
Pay: $22.00 an hour

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact.

Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions.

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally.

Position Summary:

This role is a position that requires work exposure in multiple areas in our refrigerated production environment. The candidate of this position must be self-motivated, problem solver with excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. The ACT Lead (Coordinator) is responsible for the training of new QA hires and current ACT associates. He/she will assist QA Team Lead in auditing QA and Production Quality / Food Safety related activities; review of ACT paperless and related activities validating compliance with customer requirements (Standard Operating Procedures and Specifications). ACT Lead will be heavily involved in daily activities to help achieve CCP’s, quality, safety, food safety goals through the effective use of the resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, SQF Regulatory Requirements, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
• Review and sign CCP documentation, Audits CCP records for compliance with Food Safety and Quality Plans.
• Assists in the investigation of Chlorine, PH and Water temperatures. Also recommending solutions for the prevention of recurrences.
• Reviews prints and files CC’s related graphs for wash water. Audits and monitors critical control records and process control points for compliance to product quality, food safety requirements
• Develops and trains fellow associates in the team and production departments coaching and training on assigned tasks, policies and procedures.
• Maintains daily equipment calibration database, administers QA Microbiology Database for inspections, data entry (SOPs and Forms).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S In Food Science related fields such as (microbiology, chemistry, food technology, biology) an/or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Quality Control or Quality
• Assurance position in the food industry.
• Reading, Writing, Speaking English.
• Ability to communicate (verbally & in writing) to complete required documentation.
• Comprehension of basic math and Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Office (access databases, Excel, Word), statistical process software, etc.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to be crossed trained & multi-task in multiple positions.
• Ability to work unsupervised, ability to understand plant KPI’s (production, quality & safety).
  HACCP Certified
• Must have working knowledge on USDA-FSIS, SQF, and Organic guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Related Success Metrics:
Performance efficiencies (fill rate, labor & yield), rework, OEE, production specification compliance
FO, KPI, Quality Response, Consumer Complaints
TCIR

Desired Traits:

Excellence- ability to deliver consistent quality results through sense of urgency and taking initiative, while also demonstrating flexibility to meet business needs.
People-minded- ability to foster mutual respect and positive relationships with co-workers, demonstrates listening skills and ensures physical safety of self and others.
Integrity- honors commitments, acts honestly and with accountability.
Fairness- ensures objectivity and sets a good example for others.

Physical Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas does not require employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated and/or boostered at this time, but does require disclosure of vaccination status and supporting documents. Bonduelle Fresh Americas reserves the right to modify any internal policies, including safety policies, as needed and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to veterans and individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process and employment. If you need assistance, please contact us at 626-856-8686 or bfa-info@bonduelle.com.