Qc/Qa Analyst

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Garmon Corporation (a member of the Swedencare family) is a leader in the manufacturing of natural pet products and supplements and has been in business for 30 years. We are actively looking for experienced, friendly, and career-minded people who can make a difference and will immediately contribute towards taking our growing company to the next level. We especially love team members who have a shared passion for animals.

QA ANALYST

Department:

Quality Assurance

Location:

On-site (remote work not available)

reports to:

QA Manager

travel:

5% travel (local only)

JOB PURPOSE

The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for ensuring all ingredients, formulas, and materials comply with ingredient and formula quality standards. This person will also oversee the collection of all raw samples received and used at the Company and confirm that every ingredient will pass analytical and microbial testing by interpreting outside laboratory test results.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead training of all current and new R&D projects with the assigned staff. This would include but not be limited to the following:

- Raw Materials Compliance Testing

- Finished goods Stability Testing

- Manage coordination with third-party labs, including chain of custody request forms, test methods, costs, and types of tests.

- Assures that third party labs have current accreditation, licenses.

- Assist in training staff and delegate the required tasks to ensure completion and accuracy.

· Coordinates with Food Science Formulators in key evaluation procedures of all products and their respective ingredient and materials.

· Coordinate and communicate with QC techs, monitor progress, and assure completion of required sample collection and prepping to ship to third-party labs.

· Obtaining testing results and ensuring required testing methods and reporting criteria are valid and correct.

· Act as primary liaison with contract testing laboratories and their testing capabilities.

· Ensures quality of third-party laboratory process and strict adherence to sound testing principles.

· Annually reviews and updates with contract testing laboratory management for current certifications.

· Participate in scheduled document collection of the 3rd party laboratory documents, such as certifications and results, for onsite audit preparation to ensure compliance.

· Maintain current Company laboratory methods and staff certifications as required to support lab duties.

· Master Manufacturing Record (MMR) packaging sheet review for correct updates and tracking.

· Audit CAPA compliance review for accuracy in compliance with NC’S.

· Ensure that all controlled quality documents related to the Food Safety Program are updated and maintained.

· Ensures that these documents are the latest issue and made available at all locations where operations are essential to the effective functioning of the Quality Management System are performed.

· Submit technical updates of documents for review to the QA/QC Manager.

· Develop and maintain a comprehensive filing system and computer database for all documents to be retained in the document control center.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assists as assigned with the evaluation, approval, or rejection of all procedures, specifications, test methods, and results that impact the purity, quality, and composition of an ingredient or product.

· Assists when needed in performing internal audits that involve batch documentation regarding any ingredients used in manufacturing.

· Assists the QA/QC Manager in approving raw material suppliers, contract manufacturers, and contract laboratories.

· Participates in annual surveillance audits and provides other audit assistance.

· Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time at the management’s discretion.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· This position has no direct reports but delegates projects, as directed by the QA/QC Manager.

EDUCATION | CERTIFICATIONS | LICENSES

· Associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of three (3) Sales or Distribution experience preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered.

· Strong data aggregation and management.

· High-level proficiency with data, data analysis, and data management.

· Prior experience with key functional focus areas (MAP, Trade Funds, Pricing etc)

· Functionally proficient in the following areas:

- retail analytics & insights.

- In-store operations

- Retail economics

· Effective written and verbal communication.

COMPUTER SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Strong computer skills, specifically proficient in a Windows-based system using MS Office Suite products, including PowerPoint with advanced Excel skills.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

· We are an E-Verify employer: must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

· Must be 18 years of age or older.

· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

· Subject to credit, criminal, and/or DMV background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS | WORK ENVIRONMENT

· The majority of this position is performed in a climate-controlled indoor environment.

· Work may be performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

· Work may be performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages, and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

· Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations that may also be confidential in nature and to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents.

· Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.

· Driving and traveling to and from locally or long distance.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees in this role must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job (and work in the environment) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Salary: $24 - $26 per hour

General Work Times: Monday through Friday (7:00am-3:30pm). Overtime and/or occasional schedule changes may occur depending on the needs of the business. The company will make every attempt to schedule these changes in advance and appropriately notify the employee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Temecula, CA 92590: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person