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Food Quality Assistant (Part Time)

Rip Van
United StatesPosted Jul 27, 2026
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Food Quality Assistant (Part Time)

Rip Van United States

Food Quality Assistant (Part Time)

Rip Van United States 14 hours ago 26 applicants

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Josefina Morixe

Josefina Morixe

HR Senior Manager @ Rip Van | MBA

About Rip Van


Rip Van is reimagining sweetness for a healthier world. With 50–80% less sugar than conventional treats and made with prebiotic fiber instead of sugar alcohols, our snacks tackle one of the biggest drivers of modern health issues — the fact that one-third of all sugar consumed comes from sweet snacks and desserts.

As sugar reduction and fiber fortification become two of the largest and most enduring global wellness trends, Rip Van is at the forefront of this shift in sweet snacking. We’ve built the largest better-for-you cookie platform in America, spanning 8 product lines and 9 manufacturing plants across four continents.

Our #1-ranked Wafels and Wafers — and an expanding portfolio of new products — are sold in 20,000+ stores including Whole Foods, Costco, Amazon, Kroger and Target.

An owner-operated, founder-led company, Rip Van is building an iconic, purpose-driven brand — combining innovation, integrity, and scale to redefine what indulgence means for the next generation.


Role Overview


The Quality Assistant helps ensure Rip Van product complies with the overall product quality and safety requirements of the company, mainly via product inspections. This is a part-time position requiring an estimated 15-20 hours per week; in some instances additional hours may be required.


This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, resourceful, and enjoys combining hands-on inspection work with data trending, reporting, and process documentation in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.


Main Responsibilities


Product Inspection & Quality:

  • Evaluate production samples against Rip Van specifications for compliance.
  • Assist in warehouse inspections as needed.


Data Trending & Reporting:

  • Assist the quality team in trending sample data and reporting results.
  • Assist the quality team in creating and presenting reports to executive leadership.


Specifications & Corrective Actions:

  • Support the Quality Department with development and review of specifications.
  • Assist the quality team in identifying and applying supplier corrective action report elements, such as problem identified and potential root cause.
  • Assist the quality team in consumer complaints handling and reporting.


Documentation:

  • Assist in creating and maintaining Rip Van's SOP library.


What you bring


Experience & Education

  • Bachelor's degree (food safety, quality, or similar university degree preferred).
  • Minimum 1 year of quality control/assurance experience required (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be acceptable).
  • Knowledge of auditing.


Skills & Mindset

  • Detail-oriented.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Organization.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and resourceful.


Location: Based in the Chicago area with reliable transportation for regular warehouse travel to Joliet, IL.

Why join us?

  • Be part of a mission-driven company that's making a real difference.
  • Work with a passionate and collaborative team.
  • Opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment.

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Quality Assurance

  • Industries

    Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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