Analyst QA I

The Marzetti Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Samples product and performs all physical and chemical tests outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field: or 2 years’ experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Start time 7:30am work 8hrs or up to 12hrs with over time.
• Basic science skills; math, accurate data collection, general lab, and computer data entry.
• Dependable and timely.
• Fundamental written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable and willing to follow detailed instructions and specifications.
• Capacity to learn tasks and supporting methods.
• Ability to work independently on pre-assigned task.
• Multi-task, organize job tasks and the workspace.
• Basic Understanding of the key testing attributes measured daily in the job Follows Work Practices in Quality Assurance Manual.
• Reports processing problems or potential problems immediately to Production Supervisor and QA Manager.
• Reports packaging line problems or potential problems immediately to Production Supervisor and QA Manager.
• Collects retain samples at prescribed frequency and maintains samples in an organized fashion.
• Maintains adequate inventory of lab-prepared colors and flavors.
• Maintains lab work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Performs calibration of lab equipment when assigned.
• Monitors critical control points (CCPs) for PH, water activity and metal detection.
• Follows and maintains awareness of the plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reports anything which might have a negative impact.
• Follows Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) established by QA Manager and Safety guidelines established by plant management.
• Ensures quality, food safety 5S, OSHA, and HACCP support programs, assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.
• Participates in activities related to Marzetti Operational Excellence.
• Any and all other duties assigned due to business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees