Quality Associate

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938. The Quality Associate is responsible forproviding support to and oversight of operations to verify process control, product quality, product safety, and safe work practices through all stages of manufacturing, packaging,labelingand storage. Completes specific quality-related duties associated with batch manufacturing processes including inspection, monitoring, verification, recordkeeping, and approval. Works with personnel from other departments as needed toidentifyand resolve quality or production issues. Monitors operations and personnel for compliance with company policy and procedure, GMP,safetyand other requirements. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Recommend, review, approve, conduct, and/or complete documentation for key activities in support of batch manufacturing and to assure compliance with company policy and cGMPincluding:line clearances; checking-in jobs (verifying material identify/quantity); required approvals and releases; batch record review including master, in-process and completed batch records; process deviations; product rework plans; other assignments as needed. Inspect andmonitorthe batch manufacturing process and personnel work practices for compliance withcGMPand company policy. Assistwith development of programs and writing standard operating procedures, workinstructionsand other procedural documents. Handle key activities in conjunction with, and as a back-up to, quality specialist including technical documents, sampling/inspecting/testing materials and products, andmaintainingdatabase information. Alert production and quality managers immediately of problems impacting production. ABOUT YOU: BS/BA in a Science background preferred but notrequired; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2+years' experiencein manufacturing, QC lab, or other environment related to food, dietaryingredient, dietarysupplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Able to multi-task indetail-driven environment. Knowledge of relevant SOP's, cGMP, OSHA, FDA, and related requirementspreferred. Detailoriented. Ability to work independently and change focus to meet changing demands.Abletouse independent judgment within company guidelines. Bilingual Spanish a plus Effective writing and verbal communication skills Knowledge of MS Office Systems preferred. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsrequired. Knowledge of CRM and ERP Systems such as JDE preferred The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office or production facility. Must meet SQF requirements by following all applicable standards and reporting any food safety problems to Lead Process Technician, Plant Manager, or QualitySupervisor/Manager TRAVEL Not required Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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