Quality Specialist

We have an immediate opportunity for a Quality Specialist with SQF, HACCP, Food Safety program. CI knowledge and experience. In this function you will inspect manufactured products to ensure compliance and conformance to Quality, assist with the SQF/Food Safety and CI Programs and provide back up to the Quality Lead. Responsibilities Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc. Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately Inspects products for defects as described by quality standards. The focus is on distinguishing major/minor defect levels within regards to product fit/form/function. Identifies and determines products as Pass or Fail based on Quality standards. Alerts and advises supervision of potentially defective products. Provides Pass/No-Pass samples for machine sample boards; provides sample parts for shift production meetings. Communicates daily with supervision to stay informed of current quality concerns. Conducts product quality audits per shift per machine; quality audits are performed in accordance with procedures. Assists with ongoing re-inspections. Departmental instructions may exist in which case expectations will be described in further detail. Works with manufacturing to improve efficiency of inspection duties. Completes the following audit actions in all areas of the plant: Changeover & setup approvals First piece/last piece approvals Process control checks. GMP/Food Safety audits 5S (if applicable) Assist with SQF Procedures (development, document review, forms, updating and training). Assist with SQF Internal Audits and customer complaints and investigations. Assist with the review of CAPAs. Lead Continuous Improvement, A3 projects. Completes Sample Request processing as directed. Enters data accurately into Excel or SPC software. Perform quality testing using laboratory measuring equipment. Performs gauge calibration. Leads a functional team in inspection techniques or improvements as needed. Supports the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices. Support company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance with SQF standard practices and policies. Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s Acts as backup for Quality Lead as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills Attention to Detail: Expert Quality Control: Intermediate HACCP: Intermediate SQF: Intermediate Communication Skills: Expert Must be able to read, write & speak English: Expert Intermediate Computer Skills: Expert Basic Math/Computational Skills: Expert Benefits Benefits that matter: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401k with company match Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) Company-paid Life Insurance FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counseling, financial tools, legal help & more Wellness program Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance And more! Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr D