About the Job
This position performs quality assurance technical work in the QA lab and on production floor, including performing line checks, chemical and micro analysis, and similar activities. Collaborates with other members of the QA team, Production Management, and others to drive continuous improvement, food safety and quality, and workplace safety. All decisions and actions must nurture a robust Food Safety Culture.
Job Responsibilities
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Completing all QA duties in compliance with all corporate and regulatory quality and safety regulations, plus completing all work within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines;
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Conducting Line Inspections on product manufacturing lines, and verifying critical control points for milk, flavored syrup and extra virgin olive oil products. Recording findings and collecting samples for microbiological and chemical testing.
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Performing a full range of laboratory analyses to ensure high quality on raw materials and finished products. This includes performing microbiological and chemical analysis following required processes.
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Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments, and performing verification checks.
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Keeping laboratory environment safe and clean by following plant safety, environmental and OSHA policies/standards when working. Working in a standardized manner to ensure efficiency and accuracy of testing methods.
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Collecting samples for testing from storage areas, as well as sorting, organizing, classifying and labeling samples. Maintaining retention inventory. Verifying and maintaining sample inventory pulled. Maintaining testing materials, supplies and equipment solutions as well as standards, controls, solvents and silica.
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Collecting and testing necessary water samples.
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Labeling, packing and preparing paperwork for outgoing samples to accredited laboratories.
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Maintaining comprehensive records on all testing and analysis performed.
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Performing other tasks as needed.
Job Requirments
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College Degree preferred (but not required)—Food Science or chemistry/biology equivalence
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Minimum of six (6) months of work experience in food and/or beverage manufacturing and/or quality assurance, or other relevant work experience.
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Basic understanding of GMPs, SQF, HACCP and food or beverage manufacturing challenges and opportunities, plus strong willingness to learn and apply new knowledge and skills;
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Good interpersonal and communication skills – written, verbal, and listening in English – and strong math skills;
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Excellent attention to detail