Next Generation Foods: Quality Assurance Coordinator
Our team is our strength!
Next Generation Foods is changing the way food is distributed. There’s food distribution the way everybody else does it- and then there’s Next Generation Foods. We are reinventing how food moves from field to kitchen, from grower to Chef. And we’re doing it with a zeal for sustainability, science, and source transparency!
As a member of the Next Generation Food’s team, you will be a part of a well-established company with strong community roots. We have an amazing work culture that embraces innovation and is simply a great place to work!
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a motivated, detail‑oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator to join our team and help uphold the highest standards in food safety and manufacturing excellence.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate eager to build a career in food safety, quality systems, and hands‑on manufacturing operations. You’ll gain real-world experience across both quality documentation and on‑floor production support while contributing to a mission-driven organization.
Our Compensation and Benefits show how much we value our team:
$25.00 - $26.00 per hour, depending on experience
Full-time hourly position, 40 hours a week Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm (+ regular opportunities for overtime)
Medical Coverage- Generous company contribution towards medical benefits for employees and dependents
401K with 4% company match
Paid Holidays/Vacation/ Paid Sick Leave
Job Duties:
Quality & Food Safety
Support the administration and ongoing maintenance of our SQF Food Safety Program
Manage supplier documentation, including:
Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
Supplier approvals, specifications, and compliance documents
Send COAs and other quality documentation to customers as needed
Maintain organized and accurate QA records (digital and physical)
Assist with internal audits, SQF audits, and regulatory inspections
Support corrective actions, verification activities, and document updates
Contribute to food safety and quality training initiatives
Manufacturing & Operations Support
Perform inventory counts and assist with inventory reconciliation
Help prepare and maintain production reports and daily manufacturing records
Support production documentation, lot tracking, and traceability
Conduct on-floor quality, sanitation, and GMP checks
Collaborate with production, warehouse, and operations teams
Take on additional duties within the manufacturing facility as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field required
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Basic understanding of food safety principles (HACCP/SQF knowledge a plus)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Comfort working in both office and manufacturing floor environments
Ability to clear a pre-employment background and DMV check
Preferred (Not Required)
Exposure to SQF, HACCP, or other GFSI programs
Internship or coursework related to food safety, quality, or manufacturing
Experience with inventory systems, production reporting, or ERP systems
**NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS PLEASE**
