QA Line Coordinator

Job Summary: Support the overall total quality focus of the manufacturing plant. Focusing on documentation and distribution of finished product and ingredient data originating from the production records. Assess and report compliance with company policies and procedures, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Regulation, GFSI Initiatives, Customer Specifications, HACCP and GMP requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Support Quality Systems, Food Safety Policies, Procedures and practices involved in the manufacturing process

· Preform and/or Observe Line processing checks on packaging lines at required frequencies.

· Collect Line samples for Customer send out and lab

· Point of contact for quality concerns with production and lab

· Area pre-ops, post cleaning, prior to start up and in process.

· Assist in all investigations, customer, root cause, etc.

· Internal auditing, GMP, Glass-Plastic, document audits, etc. Master Sanitation checks.

· Input repair orders and follow up for completion as needed.

· Assist with HOLDS, paperwork, Ross transactions, E mail communications. Ensure product is segregated.

· Review of re-work from holds prior to release.

· Pull ingredients samples/ run testing for product identity

· Environment monitoring temperatures and humidity

· Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education Required:

· Associates degree in related field or GED and two years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge & Skills - Required:

· Must be detail oriented and highly organized.

· Ability to work effectively under deadlines is required.

Confidentiality

The QA line tech is exposed to O-AT-KA customer and product information on a consistent basis.

Management Responsibility

The QA Associate is an independent contributor role that operated under the guidance and direction of the Manager, Quality Assurance and the Sr. QA Plant Quality Coordinator.

Work Environment

Some time spent in an office environment. Incumbent must be able to use standard computer equipment (Computer, Copier, Fax, and Phone), bend reach, walk and lift up to 25 lbs. Majority of time required in the production facility where the incumbent will be exposed to slippery floors, heat, cold, and noise.

Training to be completed upon hiring if not already attained.

· Internal Auditing

· Better Process School

· PCQI certification

· SQF Practitioner

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Food Processing Plant
• In-person
• Manufacturing facility
• Office

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person