Overview

• Conduct daily inspections of incoming raw materials and finished goods shipments for accuracy, specification conformance, and damage.
• Perform thorough pre-operational and changeover inspections, including verification of equipment cleanliness and swabbing for sanitation effectiveness.
• Execute environmental monitoring procedures as directed.

• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and other process control points to ensure strict adherence to documented HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plans.
• Verify and document facility operations to ensure continuous compliance with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures), and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) requirements.

• Perform various technical food product tests (e.g., pH, Brix, weight checks) and quality audits according to standard procedures.
• Accurately record all test results, inspection findings, and monitoring data in computer databases and physical logs.
• Maintain organized and traceable records for regulatory and internal audits.

• Proactively identify and investigate non-conforming products or ingredients.
• Initiate and manage the "QA Hold" process for substandard items to prevent their release, tracking disposition and corrective actions.
• Report food safety and quality deviations promptly.

• Work closely with production, maintenance, and logistics teams to promptly identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues.
• Act as a resource for training production staff on quality standards and procedures, promoting a "product protection culture" across all shifts.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a detail-oriented, regulated environment (e.g., laboratory, regulated manufacturing).
• Prior Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in a food, beverage, or logistics environment is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced functionality in Microsoft Excel for data tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with digital quality management systems (QMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a plus.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to clearly report concerns, incidents, and deviations to management and cross-functional departments.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional analytical, observational, and problem-solving abilities, with a high commitment to accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously, including refrigerated/frozen environments.