QA Analyst

The Marzetti Company•Horse Cave, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Great things are happening at the Sister Schubert’s Horse Cave Campus and as we continue to grow The Marzetti Company is looking to hire team members who will grow with us on our journey towards world class operational excellence. The Quality Assurance Analyst position plays a critical role in maintaining the safety and quality of incoming ingredients, work-in-process product, and finished goods. This person will report any non-conformance of raw materials or finished goods to the plant QA Supervisor or QA Manager. Openings are currently available on both night-shift schedules: Weekend Nights (Friday–Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM) and Weekday Nights (Monday–Thursday, 7:30 PM–6:00 AM).

Requirements

AS or BS in science-related field preferred
Coursework in food science, food technology, chemistry or microbiology preferred
Academic or professional experience in a laboratory setting preferred
Previous quality assurance experience preferred
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
Dependability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Ability to make and record observations
Effective time management and organizational skills
Written and oral communication skills
Ability to work and contribute as part of a team

Responsibilities

Collect and test samples of ingredients, products, or packages according to established procedures
Monitor processes to ensure they are operating correctly and consistently
Document all results neatly and precisely
Label and maintain product retention samples used to monitor the product throughout the established shelf life
Organize collected data for management review
Maintain lab equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
Communicate non-compliant results immediately to management
Monitor plant for compliance to GMPs
Accurately weigh ingredients, colors, flavorings and seasonings
Test R&D samples for food safety & specification development
Conduct other duties, as assigned by the plant QA Supervisor or QA Manager.