Responsible for sampling and testing of inbound raw materials and packaging materials to ensure adherence to company quality standards. Communicate any deviations to management. Assist the Quality Assurance team with special projects as required. Comply with SQF, Food Safety Plan (HACCP), Food Quality Plan (FQP) standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to, those specifically identified in this description. The position and its essential functions may change over time and these changes may not necessarily be reflected in the position description. The Company may, at its sole discretion, add to, change, or expand the essential or marginal functions of this position.
Responsible for sampling inbound raw materials and packaging materials.
Responsible for completing testing of raw materials and packaging materials.
Report any deviations to QA Specialist II - Quarantine and QA Supervisor in complete appropriate details.
Document all areas of non-compliance and ensure corrective action to eliminate them;
Comply with SQF, Food Safety Plan (HACCP), Food Quality Plan (FQP) standards.
Responsible for ensuring compliance to FDA and cGMP standards for Quality Control, including continuous training.
Responsible for ensuring Dietary Supplement's Identity, Purity, Strength and Quality.
Ensures accurate and timely completion of all tasks.
Participate in all necessary training is required to successfully perform job responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
For business and safety reasons, must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in written English.
This position requires BS in Food Science and/or related major or have High School diploma with significant experience in manufacturing and training - HACCP, PCQI, GFSI, cGMP.
Ability to communicate with all line level positions and management
Attention to detail
Able to assert himself / herself effectively
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Ability to develop cross functional and multinational relationships to support interaction with various internal customers.
Strong analytical skills
Ability to read and follow documents (Standard Operating Procedures and Test Methods)
Knowledge of GMP and Quality systems
Knowledge of spoken Spanish is a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
The position requires working in a humid and warm environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit, climb or balance and taste or smell.
The position requires a great deal of walking and standing, approximately 85%. " Start Time: Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Location: 133 601 Rudolph Way Greendale IN 47025 United States Education: Additional Job Details: QA Specialist I - Quarantine - 1st Shift CONTRACT TO HIRE POSITION 1st Shift - The hours will be either 5a-530p or 6a-630p. Training - They would be training on 1st Shift for a few weeks M-F on 8 hour shifts to start. Work Environment- PPE Lab, will be in smock, cap, eye protection, gloves and facemask will need to be worn. This position requires BS in Food Science and/or related major or have High School diploma with significant experience in manufacturing and training - HACCP, PCQI, GFSI, cGMP. Must have manufacturing exp or QA or QC exp in Manufacturing. Lab experience does not translate to manufacturing. Food or Pharma background recommended. MUST HAVE GMP exp. Experience Requirements -min of 1 year preferred in QA or QC