Quality Assurance Lead S3

Pilgrim's•Waco, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Absence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure ingredients on product labels are declared and the plant is compliant with allergen program prior to distribution to customers and consumers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Word is required.
Effective communication skills are necessary.
Must be fluent in English (read, write, and speak.)
The employee is required to wear a hair net, beard net (if necessary,) gloves, a smock, slip proof boots, waterproof aprons, and ear protection.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of allergens strongly preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Verify ingredients used in the product against product specification, bill of materials, product label, and USDA approval.
Maintain records and filing
Verify ingredients against the production schedule, BOM, product specification, USDA label approval, and ultimately product specification, USDA label approval, and ultimately our product label.
Work with Corporate labeling department to ensure all labels are compliant in regards to declaration of allergens and or sensitive ingredients.
Capable to work around spices, in a cold a tmosphere, lift up to 7 0 lbs.
Notify Quality Assurance management of discrepancies.
Complete label variance form and send to labeling via e-mail.
File label verification upon completion and/or response to variance.
Maintain organized filing system for label verifications and variances.
Performs laboratory work according to prescribed standards.
Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
Collects and analyzes samples.
Performs simple laboratory tests according to prescribed standards.
Tests samples to verify conformity to specifications.
Records test results and writes test reports describing procedures used.
Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.
May prepare graphs and charts.
May calibrate laboratory instruments.
May prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
May add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications
Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.