QA Analyst I - 1st Shift (Weekends)

The Marzetti Company•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Samples product and performs all physical and chemical tests outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual. Maintains requirements for proper lab operation. We kindly request that recruitment agencies and staffing firms refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes to our company. Any resumes sent without a prior agreement and access to proper submittal into the ATS will be considered the property of T. Marzetti, and we reserve the right to contact those candidates without any obligation to pay a fee.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Follows Work Practices in Quality Assurance manual and compares test results to standards.
Reports processing and packaging ling problems or potential problems immediately to Production Manager(s) and QA Manager and assists with problem solving resolution.
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 affect on products or company image.
Follows Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) established by QA Manager and safety guidelines established by plant management.
Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA and HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer, and government standards.
Serve as a Qualified Individual as part of the plant’s Food Safety Plan, including monitoring and verification activities related to process control and preventative control measures.
Responsible for process control measures, including pH testing, Water Activity Testing, and Metal Detection, and preventive control measures including verification of Allergen and Sanitation Cleaning via swabs, proper Supply Chain controls, and proper Allergen Labeling.