Title Quality Control Coordinator About the Organization Navajo Agricultural Products Industry We produce premier Navajo Pride brand agricultural products, guaranteed to be of the highest quality on the market today. We are located in the heart of the Four Corners region near Farmington, New Mexico, and are operating one of the largest tracts of contiguous farmland in the nation. Our agribusiness features state-of-the-art farming technology including a multimillion dollar water irrigation management system. NAPI produces the finest and freshest varieties of Navajo Pride brand potatoes, corn, alfalfa, beans, and small grains, such as barley, wheat and oats. We are also expanding our Navajo Pride brand product selection at all times, so be sure and check our product availability frequently. What makes Navajo Pride brand so unique? We are owned and operated by the Navajo people. At NAPI, we take pride in producing Navajo Pride brand premium products for retail purposes, repackaging or for direct sale to our customers. Close Date Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Number of Openings 2 Req Number

FOR-26-00008

Position Quality Control Coordinator Description 1. Maintains compliance with Global GAP and Oregon Tilth Organics standards for total quality and food safety controls. 2. Maintains and complies with total quality controls according to USDA standards relating to inspection, grading, storing, handling, and shipments that ensure NAPI concerns on food safety. 3. Interprets and enforces government acts and regulations and explains required standards to agricultural workers. 4. Inspects agricultural commodities and related operations for compliance with laws and regulations governing health, quality, and safety in order to maintain Global G.A.P, and Oregon Tilth Organics. 5. Inspects and test horticultural products to detect harmful diseases, chemical residues, and infestations, and to determine the quality of products. 6. Inspects the cleanliness and practices of establishment employees. 7. Monitors the operations and sanitary conditions of packing and storage facilities. 8. Inspects food products and processing procedures to determine whether products are safe to eat. 9. Monitors and verifies daily quality control and sanitation logs for food safety. 10. Collects samples from plants and/or products, and route them to laboratories for microbiological physical/chemical assessment, ingredient verification, and other testing. 11. Maintains recording system of food products to ensure compliance of sanitary and quality control measures. 12. Writes reports of findings and recommendations, and advise supervisors of corrective action to be taken. 13. Maintains training records related to Global GAP, Oregon Tilth Organic compliance for Crops, Bean Plant, Fresh Pack, Region 1 and Region 2 Granary, 371 Potato Bays, Region 1 Potato Bays, Region 1 Fresh Pack and Scales department employees. 14. Assists Lab Manager in compiling and maintaining food processing records for audits. 15. Corrects audit findings and implements new department processes to maintain compliance. 16. Verifies that transportation and handling procedures meet regulatory requirements. 17. Takes emergency actions such as closing production facilities if product safety is compromised. 18. Compiles, documents and revises a continuous food safety manual for crop. 19. Provides traceability on product shipments and inventory on hand. 20. Assists in storage and trans-load operation during peak season in sorts, maintenance or repairs, and operation handling equipment as it pertains to Global G.A.P. standards. Other 21. Works collaboratively, cooperatively, and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization, treats them with respect, courtesy and consideration, and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done. 22. Provides information, guidance and resources to diverse groups of customers, clients and others outside of the organization; treats them in a friendly manner with professionalism, helpfulness, respect, courtesy and consideration at all times regardless of circumstances. 23. Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality, and physical presence at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people or objects at the worksite on a regular basis. Communications technology may, for certain tasks and under certain circumstances, enable an employee to effectively perform some of the work-related duties from home on a temporary basis. 24. Performs other duties as assigned and which are deemed necessary or desirable by NAPI.

Position Requirements Education and Experience:

Required:

High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalence.

Preferred:

Prior experience in marketing an agricultural product or working with agricultural products, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and or other related work in an agricultural setting. College course work in Agriculture, Business Administration, Marketing, Food Science and Technology or a relative field of study.

Substitution:

Education/training can be substituted for previous work experience.

Navajo Preference:

Navajo preference will be applied in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA), it is Navajo Agricultural Products Industry's ("NAPI") goal and intention to strictly adhere to the NPEA in all employment practices and hire qualified Navajo Personnel for all positions. Tribal sovereignty support and Navajo preference initiatives are mandatory.

Language Requirements:

Required:

Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures and technical manuals. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, contractors, supervisors and co-workers.

Preferred:

Bi-lingual (English/Navajo) EOE Statement NAPI is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hiring will be done in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act ("NPEA"). Hiring Manager(s) This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now