Quality Assurance Coordinator
Next Generation Foods
West Sacramento, CA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
West Sacramento, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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
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