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QA Admin & Allocation Specialist

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0 19800 West Gale Avenue, Huron, CA 93234 $29 - $31 an hour - Full-time

JOB TITLE

QA Admin & Allocation Specialist

LOCATION

Huron

SUPERVISOR

Director of

QA DEPARTMENT

QUALITY

ASSURANCE WHO WE ARE

For over three decades, Los Gatos Tomato Products has earned a reputation for a commitment to customers as an industry leading supplier of high-quality tomato paste. Long term relationships with growers and customers allows for alignment in the production of high-quality tomato paste tailored to customer needs and specifications. Los Gatos Tomato Products was established in 1991 in the heart of Western Fresno County with the objective of growing and harvesting tomatoes from the most productive growing region in the world with a singular focus on producing high-quality tomato paste. Presently, four families with multi-generational farming operations and deep roots in agriculture serve as both committed growers and owners with shared values and commitment to a sustainable future.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU A

friendly and inclusive environment where Accountability, Integrity, Quality, Safety and Teamwork are valued. We have a strong family culture based on a foundation of mutual respect, strong work-ethic and dependability.

Job Type:

Regular Full-Time Non-Exempt Location:

Huron, California Generous Holidays Competitive Vacation Health Insurance, EAP, HSA 401K

JOB SUMMARY

The QA Admin & Allocation Specialist provides administrative support to the Quality Assurance department while coordinating product allocation and inventory management activities. This position maintains quality records, supports document control and audit readiness, coordinates customer product allocations, monitors inventory availability, and facilitates communication between QA, Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Supply Chain. The role supports compliance with food safety and quality management systems while helping ensure efficient inventory utilization and customer order fulfillment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Quality Assurance Administration

• Maintain controlled documents, forms, SOPs, SSOPs, policies, and work instructions.
• Manage document revisions and maintain the Master Document Register.
• File and retain quality records in accordance with company retention requirements.
• Prepare and maintain audit documentation for SQF, FDA, USDA, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Track corrective actions, preventive actions, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain training records and employee qualification documentation.
• Assist with management review preparation and data collection.
• Generate reports for quality metrics, customer complaints, audits, CAPAs, and food safety programs.
• Support supplier approval and monitoring activities.
• Assist with customer specification management and documentation. Product Allocation & Inventory Coordination
• Monitor finished goods inventory and product availability.
• Coordinate product allocations based on customer demand, inventory status, and production schedules.
• Work closely with the Director of QA, the Director of Supply Chain and the Customer Service teams on order fulfillment priorities.
• Review inventory reports and identify inventory shortages or excesses.
• Assist in managing product holds, releases, rework inventory, and disposition tracking.
• Support inventory reconciliation and verification efforts.
• Coordinate allocation decisions during supply constraints.
• Maintain inventory allocation records and reports. Quality System Support
• Assist with SQF, HACCP, GMP, Food Safety Culture, Food Defense, and Food Fraud programs.
• Support internal audit scheduling and documentation.
• Maintain calibration and preventive maintenance records as assigned.
• Assist with non-conformance investigations and root cause analysis documentation.
• Ensure records are complete, accurate, and audit ready. Data Management and Reporting
• Compile and analyze quality and inventory-related data.
• Develop spreadsheets, dashboards, and reports to support business decisions.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports for management review.
• Verify accuracy of inventory and quality data within ERP and quality management systems. Qualifications Experience
• 2 to 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, inventory control, or supply chain coordination.
• Experience working in SQF, BRC, GMP, HACCP, or FSMA preferred. Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems.
• Understanding of inventory allocation and warehouse operations.
• Strong organizational and document control skills.
• Excellent data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential business information.

Key Competencies:

Attention to Detail Organization and Planning Problem Solving Data Analysis Communication Customer Focus Teamwork Accountability Time Management Regulatory Compliance Working Conditions

• Office environment with regular interaction in production and warehouse areas.
• May require occasional walking, standing, lifting up to 25 pounds, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering production areas.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during audits, inventory events, or peak production periods.

Physical Demands The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and move throughout office, warehouse, and production environments.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate computers, keyboards, calculators, telephones, and office equipment.
• Ability to view computer monitors for extended periods and perform detailed data entry and document review.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and access various areas of the facility as required for audits, inspections, inventory verification, and quality activities.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication.
• Requires visual acuity to review records, labels, product specifications, inventory reports, and quality documentation.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including office, warehouse, and food processing areas where noise levels, temperatures, and humidity may fluctuate.
• Must be able to wear and properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hairnets, beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and safety footwear when entering production areas.
• Ability to travel throughout the facility multiple times per shift to support quality, inventory, and allocation activities.
• May be required to work additional hours, weekends, or holidays during inventory counts, audits, customer visits, or business-critical events. Performance Metrics
• Document control accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit readiness and record compliance.
• Inventory allocation accuracy.
• Order fulfillment support effectiveness.
• CAPA and action item tracking completion.
• KPI reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Customer service and internal stakeholder satisfaction.
• Quality record completion and compliance rates.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion:

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming individual differences, traits, and dynamics to represent Los Gatos Tomato Products culture and achievements.

Pay:

$29.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person