About Plenty
We are on a mission to grow plenty of fresh food for everyone, everywhere. We are building the world’s largest, most technologically advanced, indoor vertical farms. Using a fraction of the land and water outdoor farms need, our farms are designed to secure our food future.
Our people and teams are how we make our mission possible. We are passionate about our contributions to Plenty, the communities around us and our planet, but never take ourselves too seriously. We’re down to earth, we grow together, and we always find a way. Join us as we rewrite the rules of agriculture, and we’ll bet our berries you’ll be rewarded with innovative and collaborative teammates, a supportive environment, diverse career opportunities and meaningful work.
Plenty is looking for a QA/QC Tech to join our Farm Operations team. The QA team is responsible for testing, inspection of products and processes at various points in the manufacturing process to ensure adherence to company quality & food safety standards. This person is also responsible for establishing and executing the disposition of products that do not meet company quality standards.
- Conduct Quality Audits to ensure product being produced meets established quality standards.
- Conduct analytical testing of product and raw materials used for or during manufacture to assure they meet company standards.
- Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality.
- Assess the quality of incoming materials to make sure they meet specifications.
- Audit the paperwork of operators to ensure they are conducting checks at the required frequency.
- Conduct product analysis with operations to evaluate current product quality and prevent large-scale issues.
- Conduct co-manufacturing product analysis on retain samples and maintain records of result data.
- Assist in training new technicians as necessary.
- Create documents as needed and ensure that documents being utilized accurately reflect current processes and methodology
- On the job training will be provided for the role once an associate starts (Training includes- Food and Worker Safety Training and other role specific skills training as applicable).
- QA experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
- Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Windows and Office.
- Ability to be precise, accurate and make decisions on quality during their shift
- Ability to read and follow documents (Standard Operating Procedures and Test Methods).
- Knowledge of GMP, 5s, GLP, HACCP and Quality & Food Safety Systems.
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Food and Safety Requirements
- Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations
- Comply with GMP/GAPS in the Facility
- Conduct monitoring activities to assure finished product comply with food safety and quality specifications
- Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system.
- Other duties as assigned. Schedules will be reviewed periodically and are subject to change based on business needs
What we can offer
- Compensation: we’ll pay you a competitive wage on a biweekly basis, give you a stake in the company via equity and contribute toward your 401K.
- Health & well-being: we’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits from day one, and an Employee Assistance Program to help with mental health, financial & legal matters
- Food: in-office lunches, snacks and access to our leafy greens & new produce in development -- are you up for a side gig as a taste tester?
- Grow together: learning & development opportunities including unlimited access to our Upstart University platform, LinkedIn Learning, lunch & learns, training certifications, and more
- Equipment: we’ll provide you with the equipment you need to be successful, including $75/month toward your phone bill and $250 every 2 years to upgrade your phone
- Paid time off: we know you’ll do your best if you’re taking time to recharge, so we offer 2 weeks of paid time off + 6 days of paid sick leave per year in addition to the paid holidays we observe
- Parental leave: 12 weeks off for all new parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition
Plenty’s target compensation range for this role is $23.60/hr - $25.96/hr for this location. Actual compensation is commensurate with experience and alignment with role requirements.
Food & Safety Requirements
- Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations
- All employees must show proof of COVID vaccination before starting work, other than in limited circumstances where the law requires an exception
- All applicants must be 18 years or older to apply
- Comply with GMP/GAPS in the Facility
- Conduct monitoring activities to assure finished product comply with food safety and quality specifications
- Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system
