QA Coordinator

Aviagen • Pikeville, TN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Aviagen is seeking qualified candidates for the role of QA Coordinator. This position is primarily responsible for the verification of production processes, packaging, food safety, and monitoring of operational sanitation. The role involves proper documentation, inventory control, and release of hold product. The QA Coordinator will assist production Team Members, Team Leaders, and Supervisors in assuring that safe and quality products are produced according to specification. All work must be performed in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience in quality assurance or 6 months Aviagen Farms employee
• Intermediate math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and computer skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required
• Stand up to 8 hours
• Lift up to 60 lbs
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling
• Work around raw, live animal odors

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Production & QA Team Members, Team Leaders, and Supervisors to assure proper handling of all products and timely correction of deficiencies.
• Monitor lines and paperwork throughout the day to assure specification compliance for each product.
• Verify and help enforce GMP’s.
• Verify labels, lot codes, bags, boxes, and pallets are correctly adhered, printed, sealed, and stacked.
• Verify receiving of incoming raw materials and ingredients, and inform Shipping/Receiving Team Leader and QA Team Leader or QA Coach if any product does not meet specifications.
• Assist Production with day-to-day quality problems to reach workable solutions.
• Assure microbiological swabs and samplings are performed at correct times and correct positions.
• Assist in making sure all quality and food safety policies and procedures are being followed.
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees