QA Technician

At Kalera, we’re taking an innovative approach to solving an increasingly urgent, complex global problem—feeding a growing population on a planet that’s already using 80% of its available farming space, not to mention the logistics of getting fresh greens to people wherever they live. While we are taking a scientific approach to solving this problem, with advanced hydroponic vertical farming, we never forget that what people ultimately want are greens that are local, nutritious, and cleaner than organic…always.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Orlando Florida, we have operational vertical farms in Orlando, Atlanta, and Houston. Additionally, we are rapidly expanding our vertical farming footprint to Denver, Minneapolis, Columbus, Seattle, and Hawaii. Our strategic placement of vertical farms provides scalable access to sustainable produce that is local… always.

Greens are a healthy part of any diet, but Kalera’s green are the most nutritious- cleaner than organic- because of how they’re grown. With our technology we’re able to adjust light, humidity, water, and nutrient variables to boost the nutrients in our greens. And growing this way, with no pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers, no genetic modification, and without the threat of harmful pathogens, results in a healthier, better-tasting green.

Vertical farms are not futuristic. They’re now. And they’re our future. Kalera is the vertical farming technology leader, bringing AI, sensors, IoT, cloud-based computing and its own proprietary technology together with food industry veterans. This team and the hydroponic technology they’ve honed and refined for the last decade enable Kalera to grow the cleanest, high-quality produce in a sustainable, affordable way, that is always year-round.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately filling out inspection logs based on overall production quality. Responsible for reporting all quality defects.
• Monitor all SQF, GMP, and QA programs.
• Maintain an understanding of all products grown as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the production of these products including quality specifications and GMP / SQF standards.
• Conduct, and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality.
• Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of QA systems and Food Safety compliance.
• Responsible for updating site specific GMP/QA /SQF SOPs, manuals, training and related documentation in accordance with the SQF Steering Teams.
• Ability to work in all assigned areas of production; perform relief duties when required.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and swab testing to validate cleaning and sanitation SOPs and verify procedures are being followed.
• Quickly communicate breakdowns in QA and Food Safety to the QA Supervisor
• Encourage an environment of idea generation, not complaints. Handle complaints as they arise and develop solutions quickly.
• Must communicate clearly with the team what is expected.
• Develop corrective action reports including root cause analysis, preventative, and corrective procedures.
• Certify each employee has completed Food Safety and QA training and is fully qualified and periodically validate.
• Ensure plant safety rules are followed including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation. Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Quality or Food Safety a plus
• Attention to Detail a must
• Willingness to Learn
• Computer Proficient Preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Kalera, Inc. all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.