Where Quality Meets Confidence! Are you looking to work for a great team!?PeopleShare is hiring a Bilingual Quality Assurance Lead for a warehouse in Richmond. Please see the details below:
Bilingual Quality Assurance Lead (Contract to Hire)
Responsible for ensuring food safety and quality compliance with company, regulatory, and customer standards. Oversees daily QA operations, including audits (HACCP, GMP, SPC), environmental and micro sampling, raw material and finished product inspections, and product testing. Supports training, product development, and compliance with allergen, traceability, and recall programs. Collaborates across departments to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement. Leads root cause analyses and maintains documentation for QA systems.
Hourly Rate: $19-21/hour paid weekly
Work Type: Contract to Hire
Location: Richmond, VA
Schedule: 5:30 AM until finish Sunday-Friday
Responsibilities:
Verify finished products prior to shipment by reviewing production documentation for accuracy.
Support the QA Director in defining product specifications, and developing finished product specifications and photo standards.
Analyze incoming raw materials to ensure they meet quality and grade requirements.
Conduct physical, organoleptic, and microbiological sampling; monitor warehouse ingredient storage for proper rotation and usage.
Perform full traceability and recall procedures for any material as needed.
Conduct scheduled weekly audits to ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety, and quality systems.
Evaluate and recommend updates to existing quality programs and policies through regular process audits.
Oversee the Allergen Program, including employee training, awareness, and proper segregation of materials to prevent cross-contamination.
Assist with internal, third-party, and regulatory audits, prepare product samples, and coordinate shelf-life testing panels.
Maintain ongoing communication and coordination between QA, operations, and support staff to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Inspect processes across production areas to ensure standards are met and identify solutions for any non-conformities.
Qualifications:
3+ years in food processing and 1-3 years in QA or supervisory roles preferred
HACCP certification preferred
High school diploma required; B.S. in Food Science or related field preferred
Knowledge of FSMA, FDA, food microbiology, sanitation, and process control
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift up to 70 lbs, work in cold/wet environments, stand for long periods, and wear PPE
Ability to work in a cold environment
Must wear layers and steel toed shoes
Ability to pass drug screen and background requirements
PeopleShare is the largest staffing company on the east coast hiring temporary to permanent and permanent jobs in Virginia throughout the Chesterfield, Midlothian, Bon Air, Chester, Mechanicsville, Ashland, Colonial Heights, Glen Allen, Ashland, Sandston, Rockville, Powhatan, Highland Springs, and Henrico areas. We have openings for technician, low-voltage, electrician, maintenance, repair technician, construction, company vehicle, mechanic, field technician, builder, technologist, installer, electrical installer, equipment installer, electrical apprentice, maintenance technician, equipment assembler, assembler, electrical assembler, field installer, tools, low voltage, electrical, repairs, installer, technician, machine installer, machine builder, maintenance tech, quality assurance, quality assurance technician, quality assurance specialist, logistics coordinator, warehouse clerk, bilingual, shipping clerk,
PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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