Intern, Quality Assurance
LOCATION
Oxnard, CA
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for adherence to company and departmental policies, procedures and practices.
- Ensures that company GMPs are being followed.
- Participates in daily Production meetings.
- Conducts daily sanitation inspection.
- Inspects incoming packaging and ingredients for compliance to JMS specifications.
- Monitors HACCP plan.
- Assists in the training of hourly personnel.
- Data entry into computer systems.
- Monitors accuracy of lab paperwork.
- Investigates quality incidents.
- Prevents accidents by recognizing physical and behavioral hazards and taking corrective action.
- Works closely with management, office, quality control, maintenance and hourly personnel to achieve goals.
- May do manual work.
- Work with the Personnel Clerk and work out labor needs for the following work day.
- Assists in the coordination of the activities of all QA staff, as necessary.
- May assist in the training and dissemination of work in the Department.
- Perform laboratory tests as required.
- Maintain laboratory in an organized, clean condition.
- Maintain inventory of laboratory chemicals, supplies and equipment.
- Inspect and grade products as necessary.
- Provide up-to-date quality control records and reports as necessary on a timely basis.
- Promote a positive and safe work environment.
- Maintains updated specification manuals, formulas, and test procedures.
- Responsible for an understanding and working knowledge of JMS grading procedures and product specifications.
- Conduct special tests, evaluations, and projects as requested by the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Assists in identifying potential quality problems; develops, recommends and reports on improvement measures; and recommends corrective action.
- Assist with preparation for third party audits.
- Maintain quality control records.
- Supervise or conduct incoming packaging or ingredient materials inspection.
- Stay current with trends and developments in the quality control field including sanitation, food technology, processing, governmental regulations and requirements.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Education
- Currently have a 4-year degree or are enrolled in a 4-year Food Science or Engineering degree program is required
Other
- Must be available in early April through the end of August.
- Must be able to work six days per week, various shifts.
- Strong leadership skills and communication skills.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Bilingual (Spanish) highly desired.
- Organized with good analytical skills.
- Technical knowledge in food processing is preferred.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
COMPENSATION
- This position will pay $20.00 to $22.00/hour
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Compensation Rate: $20.00 to $22.00/hour