Quality Control Specialist (Food Industry)
SPICES USA INC · Hialeah, FL
Job Description
We’re seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Specialist to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and smooth operations across our supply chain. This role works closely with vendors, purchasing, logistics, warehouse, and production teams to uphold standards and resolve issues quickly.
Key Responsibilities
- FSVP Program: Maintain vendor documentation and ensure FDA compliance, flagging issues to purchasing when needed.
- Incoming Container QC Documentation: Track open international purchase orders, coordinate quality paperwork before arrival, and issue regular QC reports.
- FDA/USDA Holds: Review release notices, update system status, and manage detained or rejected shipments to expedite resolution.
- Receiving Program: Collect and inspect batch samples, complete QC and metal detector reports, and ensure accurate SAP entries for warehouse and production.
- Vendor Sample Verification: Evaluate vendor samples for quality and record findings consistently.
- Claims Management: Investigate customer and vendor claims, document evidence, analyze root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
- Documentation & Reporting: Keep accurate records, perform statistical analysis, and submit timely reports to executives.
- Microbiology Oversight: Review analytical test results, assure accuracy of SOPs, assist in validation processes, and approve deviations or investigations.
- Operations Support: Work with colleagues to resolve quality and compliance issues, serve as backup for raw material/component release, and perform additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Fully bilingual: English and Spanish
- At least 2 years of experience in quality control, food safety preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing and production scheduling preferred
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in SAP and Excel.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendors.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
What we offer!
- 75% Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision)
- 5-10 Vacation Days accrued by service time
- Personal Days
- Retirement plan (401K) 3% Annual Company contribution
- Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 depending on experience
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About SPICES USA INC
Our team has gained a wealth of knowledge from being involved in the Spice Industry for over 30 years. From inception, the goal was to supply Florida and the Caribbean regions. Once we secured our market share, Spices USA expanded to supply the entire continental US and many other countries across the globe. Our extensive experience and knowledge of this industry allows us to source quality products at competitive prices, savings passed directly to our customers. Our buyers visit all major spice producing regions. This is to ensure that the focus on quality, which has been the cornerstone upon which our company was built, occurs at the source and throughout our supply chain. This advantageous approach also allows us to have firsthand knowledge of future pricing trends, enabling us to provide our customers with information to make informed decisions. If you are in the market for spices and related products, or if your needs are more complex and you require a business resource as a partner to achieve your goals, Spices USA is here to provide that support. Our contract packaging produces a wide range of marinades, liquid seasonings, dry blends and more! From product development to custom packaging to equipment supply, the Spices USA Team is dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction and success. We are here to service you! There is no limit to the flavor! We believe in internal continuous improvement and developing new ways to satisfy customers. We are motivated to develop gourmet seasonings aimed at the health conscious, the establishment of ecommerce retail presence, and continued expansion throughout the world.