QA Analyst II

The Marzetti Company•Altoona, IA

About The Position

This position contributes to food safety quality of the products and food manufacturing environment of the facility. The employee is a Qualified Individual who monitors for compliance; Process Controls (CCPs), Preventative Controls, GMPs, Food Defense, products according to the specification.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (minimum requirement).
At least 1 year experience as a Quality Assurance Analyst I, or related experience.
Basic knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and FDA/USDA regulations
Proficient laboratory testing and equipment operation
Strong oral and written communication skills and computer skills required
Basic knowledge of Quality Management System such as FSQS, audit standards, customer requirements, etc.
Capable of identifying risks and promoting a proactive food safety and quality culture (food safety/quality minded)
Basic insight on inspection techniques for GMP and food safety system compliance
Basic micro program knowledge and execution
Strong teamwork & collaboration skills
Strong observational and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in data entry and quality documentation
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking
Organizational skills
Self-Learner

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and label samples of ingredients, products and/or packages and monitor and test according to established
Monitor processes to ensure they are operating according to guidelines in specification and facility programs.
Managed ingredients or products retain inventory.
Document neatly and precisely all
Organize collected data for management review (charts, graphs, tables, ).
Maintain labs and other work areas and equipment in orderly
Communicate inconsistent results or observations to management immediately.
Be aware of and conduct facility food safety audits (GMP, glass and brittle plastic, knife, etc.) as assigned.
Inspect and swab equipment and environment; communicate problems to appropriate technical services or operations
Recommend methods for improving any processes to reduce waste, improve productivity, improve quality and/or
Perform other tasks as may be directed by QA Manager/Supervisor.
Collects, manages, submits, and ships ingredients, product, and environmental samples for customer, internal/external testing, and other requirements as needed.
Deliver Food Safety and Quality training as needed.
Identify and make recommendations to correct reoccurring
Fill in for QA 1, when needed to cover for absences, as assigned by
Understand Company and Facility Policies and SOPs and as need conduct internal auditing to ensure proper implementation.
Participate in studies or investigations to determine causes when products, ingredients, sanitation results do not meet targets or specifications.
Log and monitor product holds and customer
Initiate or participate in foreign material
Prepare COAs for shipments to customer, as
Participate in exercises to trace ingredients, food contact packaging, and finished products, by
Applies the food safety and quality principles as described in the Marzetti Corporate Food Safety and Quality Manual and internal Marzetti Frozen Pasta policies, training and procedures in all applicable aspects of departmental and job functions.