QA Specialist Level II (1st shift) Niles

QA Specialist Level II (1st shift) Niles6900 - Niles, IL 60714OverviewSalary Range $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift First Shift Category QA - Quality ControlDescriptionThe QA Specialist is responsible for monitoring products and employee practices on the manufacturing floor to insure the safety and quality of products manufactured by Georgia Nut Company.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible to report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.Perform QA in-process inspections for each department/line once per shift by checking the following: production paperwork, retain sample, code date/lot number/best by date, weight check documentation, metal detection documentation, label, color code, department cleanliness employee GMP practice and checking for any potential allergen cross-contaminationPerform scale checks once per dayHolds: Place on hold materials due to quality, food safety per Hold PolicyPerform metal detector check as an audit during productionDVU: perform verifications on DVU – (2 Log and 5 Log)Perform changeover validation on production lines and perform clean equipment/ATP swabbing on equipment after sanitation policy 6615Perform environmental swabbing during manufacturing policy 6614Perform yearly allergen validation policy 6605Maintain inventory of QA suppliesMake retain samples for ProductionConduct internal plant auditsConduct glass and brittle plastic auditPerform magnet pull test annuallyPerform metal detection test on metal detectable ear plugs and band aids twice a yearMonitor GMP on the floor and send out daily report of issues notedTrain new QA Techs and QA SpecialistsGenerate maintenance work requestsShut down lines/department when a serious food safety issue is noticedFiling QA documentsConduct any other functions as required by the QA departmentCheck oil FFA and water chlorineQualificationsKNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS· Minimum high school diploma – college a plus· Minimum 1 year of previous QA/QC or operational experience in food manufacturing· Basic math· Good organization and time management skills· Attention to detail· Good communication skills (written and oral) Georgia Nut CO