Quality Assurance Team Member (on-site)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Quality Assurance Team Member

Status: Full Time; Non-exempt

Location: 141 S. Countyline Road, Plant City, FL

General Overview

At Fitlife Foods, we believe food fuels greatness. As the Southeast’s leading multi-channel prepared meals company, we power our customers’ journeys through high-quality meals, personalized wellness coaching, and a commitment to excellence. Since 2011, we’ve expanded to 12 retail locations across Florida and Georgia and built a fast-growing, eco-conscious home delivery subscription business.

Our core values, Winning, Ownership, Purpose, Curiosity, and Gratitude, are the heartbeat of our culture. We foster a fun and inclusive environment where people are encouraged to grow, take ownership of their impact, and enjoy the journey together.

Quality Assurance Team Member Mission

As a key member of the Culinary Operations team, you’ll help ensure our meals meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and consistency. You’ll support our Quality Supervisor and work cross-functionally to enforce our Food Safety Management System (FSMS), validate daily processes, and maintain critical documentation. This role is vital to protecting the health and trust of every Fitlife customer.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Quality & Safety Standards: Support daily execution of FSMS requirements to ensure regulatory and company standards are consistently met.
• Support Quality Plans: Assist with hazard analyses, identify critical control points, and help implement preventive measures.
• Validate Production Processes: Confirm adherence to specifications by measuring outcomes, documenting findings, and updating procedures as needed.
• Conduct Audits & Investigations: Participate in internal audits and assist in investigating customer complaints or process deviations.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process enhancement and support change initiatives led by the culinary leadership team.
• Document & Report: Collect and summarize QA data, including failures, corrective actions, and trend analysis.
• Set Up & Inspection: Assist in preparing production rooms and inspect incoming products for freshness, accuracy, and customer appeal.
• Champion Fitlife Culture: Embody our core values in every task—showing gratitude, taking ownership, and always looking for ways to win as a team.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish) required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior experience in food quality, food safety, or a related field
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food handling procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to process compliance
• Able to read, write, and interpret numerical and written instructions
• Physical requirements:
  1. Must be at least 18 years old
  2. Ability to lift 55+ lbs. and perform physical tasks (bending, kneeling, twisting)
  3. Ability to stand for extended periods and work in varying temperatures (30–85&degree;F)
  4. Available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts

Work Environment

Temperatures can range from 30&degree;F to 85&degree;F, and workers may also be exposed to a wet environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Free meal each week
• Referral bonus program
• Fun and engaging work culture
• Group health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and advancement opportunities
• 401k