Description:
Monitor plant sanitation and personal hygiene as outlined by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for food processing facilities in CFR and current company GMP Policies.
Assist with internal audits and keep a detailed lab notebook.
Perform standardized quality sampling & checks during production; organize collected data into electronic logbooks, databases, and report variances and non-conformities to plant management. (This activity could represent even more than 60 % of the time).
Follow all required work instructions, work aids and forms as they pertain to Quality, Environment, Safety and Food Safety.
Understand, monitor and act accordingly to support ISO-GFSI compliance, FDA-FSMA regulatory requirements, Food Safety & Quality programs. This individual has the authority & responsibility to stop production should the product be out of specification and/or observed food safety.
Follow strict regulatory and safety guidelines.
Follow GMP’s.
Inspect the facility for regulatory compliance.
Testing of food products and raw materials
Perform analysis of incoming, in process and finished materials using analytical standardized procedures. These tests may include but not limited to: pH, Titratable Acidity, Brix, Organoleptic, Density, Total Solids, Microbiological Sampling and testing, etc.
Standardize and calibrate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot systems, equipment, and processes.
Communicate professionally with the quality team as well as others.
Assist the team as needed with sanitation, inventory, and housekeeping.
Maintain and apply for facility certifications.
Participate in continuous improvement, lean practices, 6 sigma, 5S, food safety, environmental and plant safety programs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Knowledge of food regulations like SQF, FSMA or HACCP.
Experience performing quality testing.
The ability to think and work independently, do basic mathematics, and communicate professionally.
Product sensory evaluations.
Monitor product quality per company and customer specifications.
Monitor and assurance of Food Safety Programs.
Maintain and inventorying laboratory equipment and supplies.
Monitor and report Plant Food Safety, Quality Deviations to Quality Management.
Assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Quality Assurance Assistant must be able to understand Excel and the entire Office.
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