Job Description
Who We Are
Conexus Food Solutions is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services.
At Conexus Food Solutions, we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence. Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise. Together, we'll deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.
What You’ll Do
As a Quality Control Associate, your primary role is to ensure that our products consistently meet food safety and quality standards, complying with company, state, and FDA regulations. Your role is not just ensuring the quality of products but also safeguarding the trust that customers put in us.
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting inbound and outbound product inspections.
- Managing and/or assisting with product allergen inspections, ensuring accurate allergen labeling on food products to prevent cross-contamination.
- Calibrating thermometers for warehouse use and monitoring cooler and freezer temperatures.
- Assisting in inventory checks while maintaining quality objectives.
- Assisting in the performance of technical operations like setting up 2nd shift picking by applying QC verification labels, examining products, recording results, and taking corrective actions if necessary
- Assisting in the evaluation and resolution of customer complaints through vendor scorecards, including but not limited to quantifying reasons for rejected loads (i.e. yellowing, browning, temperature damage, etc.)
- Helping support the development of vendor scorecards.
- Supporting ERP/PDA scanner testing.
- Assisting in generating reports as requested by management.
- Overseeing the disposal of expired products.
- Performing glass and brittle plastic audit.
- Collaborating with internal teams to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Recommending process improvements for efficient Quality Control checks.
- Analyzing trends in inspection data to proactively identify potential issues.
- Paying attention to the details of product quality standards
- Fulfilling any other duties as assigned.
- Physical Requirements for the role:
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work in various temperatures as cold as -10°F.
- Must be able to lift 20-30lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally.
- Must possess manual dexterity to handle tools.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Basic Microsoft Word & Excel Skills
- Minimum of a 1 years of Quality Control experience (preferred)
- Previous experience working with food allergens (preferred)
- Bilingual in either Chinese or Spanish and English (preferred)
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