Quality Assurance Technician

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. • Eddyville, IA

14h • $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will provide administrative, scheduling and maintenance of systems within the Quality Assurance Department. Key role in assisting with CAPA investigations and effectiveness. Participates in improvement projects and activities in the department to help meet plant goals in Quality.

Requirements

• College Diploma/Degree or 3+ years related work experience required
• Must be PCQI certified
• Must have Food Defense Awareness training certificate
• Hazard Analysis & HACCP training certificate
• Ability to work in team environment, but able to work alone on specific projects
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral, written and computer communication skills
• Understanding and application of Ajinomoto QMS policies, procedures, & job instructions
• Ability to use applicable software programs
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed
• Excellent networking skills and professional communication within the plant, within corporate, and with outside vendors.

Responsibilities

• Ensures reassessments are being completed on time
• Ensure sanitation audit findings are closed on time
• Assist with internal auditor training
• Create and share agendas for monthly & quarterly QMSRM
• Compile all documentation associated with the QMSRM
• Present information for monthly & quarterly QMSRM
• Create and share meeting minutes for monthly & quarterly QMSRM
• Complete training for QMSRM items
• Initiate Corrective Action Requests (CARs), Preventative Action Requests (PARs), and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) as requested
• Maintain CAPA logs
• Collect updates related to CAPA status
• Ensure CAPA items are complete prior to closing
• Aid in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and determining effectiveness
• Communicate items due each month
• Communicate status of compliance activities
• Ensure compliance calendar activities are complete each month
• Process/file document changes (DCN’s)
• Ensure details such as revision number, document number, required approvers, and date are accurate
• Ensure training for all new/revised documents is complete when required
• Ensure master document logs are kept up to date
• Participate in CI activities and improvement projects

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
• Work Flexibility
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree