Specialist, QA/QC

137806BR Job Title: Specialist, QA/QC - Location: Coda Colorado (2508) Job Description: The QA/QC Specialist is responsible for day-to-day execution of food safety, quality control, and coffee quality standards within the roasting and packaging operation. This role supports regulatory compliance while actively monitoring roast quality, sensory performance, and process consistency. This is a highly hands-on role that works closely with Production and Operations to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality coffee while supporting continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities u2013 Coffee Quality Control + Monitor roasted coffee quality for consistency against established standards + Verify roast profiles using roast software, production data, and/or any other tools available. Advocate for any resources that are needed. + Conduct routine cupping sessions for production verification, roast adjustments, and shelf-life checks + Identify and communicate roast deviations, defects, or flavor inconsistencies + Assist in setting and maintaining sensory standards and reference samples + Support evaluation of green coffee quality and incoming materials + Maintain and calibrate quality tools and equipment (Agtron, scales, moisture meters, etc.) Key Responsibilities u2013 Food Safety & Quality Compliance + Execute and maintain food safety programs including GMPs, sanitation checks, allergen controls, and pest control coordination + Perform routine quality and food safety inspections on the production floor + Complete and review required QA documentation and logs accurately and on time + Support HACCP or Preventive Controls programs (monitoring, verification, recordkeeping) + Assist with traceability exercises, mock recalls, and corrective actions + Support third-party audits and customer audits through documentation and floor readiness + Investigate quality issues, deviations, or customer complaints and assist with root cause analysis Process Support & Continuous Improvement + Follow and help maintain SOPs for roasting, packaging, and QC activities + Partner with production teams to troubleshoot quality issues in real time + Track and report quality metrics and trends + Support new product introductions from a quality and food safety perspective + Escalate issues appropriately while proposing practical solutions Willingness to work early mornings or adjusted schedules aligned with production Works in conjunction with Corporate Quality Assurance on developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, and food defense plans. Review, implement, and train on SOPu2019s, SSOPu2019s, HACCP and food defense plans. Coordinate and ensure completion of Corrective Action Preventative Action Plans (CAPA) for all regulatory, third party, internal, and corporate audits. Serve as recall coordinator and coordinate details of recalls, withdrawals, and holds with Corporate QA and the distribution centers. Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical & Work Environment Requirements + Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods + Ability to lift up to 50lbs + Willingness to work early mornings or adjusted schedules aligned with production Req Number: 137806BR Address Line 1: 1751 E 58th Ave Job Location: Denver, Colorado (CO) Shift: 1st Shift Full Time / Part Time: Full Time EEO Statement: Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the

Created: 2026-02-13