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The best products at the lowest possible prices? Thatu2019s no small task. And to do it right we need a strong, dedicated Quality Assurance team. On it, youu2019ll make sure everything we do is on point, from products to packaging to infrastructure. Our guarantee is more important than ever, and that means you have a big opportunity to make a difference. The QA Sampling Kitchen is where we carefully test our food products to bring customers the high-quality ALDI-exclusive brands and flavors they love. The Quality Assurance Coordinator-Sampling Kitchen serves as a sensory expert within the QA Sampling Kitchen and a liaison with other QA and Buying stakeholders. In this role, you will coordinate QA owned product samplings, provide product preparation and organoleptic expertise, and support the preparation of technical advice for the buying team. You will also support the development and maintenance of product evaluation, sensory and consumer insights data. The ideal candidate will be familiar with food science, sensory evaluation techniques, quality control and managing product data in systems. This role offers an amazing opportunity to support the continuous improvement of ALDI products in a high energy team environment. Position Type: Full-Time Starting Wage: $26.75 per hour Wage Increases: Year 2 - $27.75 Year 3 - $28.75 Year 4 - $29.75 Work Location: Batavia, IL This role is eligible to participate in ALDIu2019s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week). Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. u2022 Serves as a coordinator for QA owned product samplings (scheduling, confirming product is sourced). u2022 Serves as a sensory expert by providing organoleptic feedback, verbal and written, to support BRIEF and specification development. u2022 Facilitates QA Kitchen-led samplings. u2022 Serves as a coordinator for physical Product Evaluations (scheduling, product sourcing, product evaluation and data tracking). u2022 Serves as coordinator within the QA Kitchen team for Consumer Insights program implementation. u2022 Assists in investigating product and supplier compliance. u2022 Acts as a liaison between stakeholders and Quality Assurance. u2022 Assists in the development and maintenance of Quality Assurance systems and projects. u2022 Assists the team in preparation of reports, presentations, and Quality Assurance materials. u2022 Assists in the preparation of technical advice for the Buying department as needed. u2022 Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader. u2022 Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information. u2022 Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities u2022 Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. u2022 Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. u2022 Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently. u2022 Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. u2022 Establishes goals and works toward achievement. u2022 Effective time management; maximizes productivity. u2022 Excellent verbal and written communication skills. u2022 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced data refinement techniques (i.e. pivot tables, graphs, etc.). Education and Experience: u2022 Associate's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related field required. u2022 Associate's Degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Sensory Science, or a related field preferred. u2022 A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required. u2022 Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. u2022 Experience with sensory evaluation preferred. Physical Requirements: u2022 Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. u2022 Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. u2022 Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse. u2022 Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. Travel: u2022 Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks. ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including: + 401(k) Plan + Company 401(k) Matching Contributions + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + PerkSpot National Discount Program In addition, eligible employees are offered: + Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance + Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays + Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay + Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay + Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance + Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance + Voluntary Term Life Insurance Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer ( _ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law._