QA​/QC Technician, MI

QA/QC Technician, MI Company Summary

Pero Family Farms is a market‑share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, we are a fully integrated farming operation with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply‑chain management, national sales, food processing, and strategic marketing. Our operation covers more than 35,000 acres across the East Coast, from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several states.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a strong family heritage dedicated to quality, innovation, and customer service. As we expand our organic vegetable offering, we remain one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and are looking to grow our workforce family.

Title: QA/QC Technician

Reports to: QA/QC Manager

Location: Benton Harbor, MI

Type: Full‑Time | Onsite | Non‑Exempt

The Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, customer expectations, internal quality standards, and food‑safety policies.

• Inspect inbound and outbound products.
• Take temperature and culture measurements.
• Document all inspections and data.
• Perform assigned tasks related to quality and food safety.
• Ensure company products meet or exceed quality standards and food regulations.
• Monitor and enforce organic handling practices.
• Conduct Critical Control Point testing of the HACCP program.
• Operate PAA pumps and sanitizing outlets to meet organic wash requirements.
• Operate chlorine pumps and sanitizing outlets to meet chlorination wash requirements.
• Pull samples for shelf‑life, microbiological, and customer requirements.
• Perform pre‑operational sanitation testing, including ATP testing of surfaces.
• Monitor and test metal detection units to ensure metal‑free production.
• Conduct packaging and seal testing for various container types.
• Calibrate weighing scales, thermometers, and all applicable testing tools.
• Monitor GMP to ensure a food‑safe environment.
• Enforce color codes and sanitation for organics, allergens, and other requirements.
• Manage hold, release, and rework programs.
• Evaluate shelf‑life and conduct sensory testing as required.
• Maintain paperwork filing and documentation.
• Operate other cleaning chemicals as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Stand, sit, walk for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands for grasping and writing.
• Occasional bending, stopping, reaching, and climbing.
• Occasional lifting of 5–50 pounds.
• Occasional use of cutting utensils (e.g., knives, peeler).
• Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers.
• Exposure to temperatures 45 °F or lower.
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Food‑quality inspection experience; produce experience preferred.
• Good communication skills; basic written and spoken English.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office.
• HACCP certification or participation in HACCP training.
• Ability to follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• High level of problem‑solving skills.

• 401(k) plan.
• Health, dental, vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).

The company reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the company’s needs evolve.