Quality Auditor - 1st shift

CONAGRA•Darien, WI

1d•$51,000 - $67,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, you will support plant quality programs by auditing processes, reviewing documentation, and verifying that in-process materials, finished products, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies meet established standards. You will support the sample retain program through proper tracking and organization of retained samples, while ensuring accurate documentation and communicating any non-conforming conditions to production and leadership teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality or food manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word
Strong math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages
Skilled in interpreting specifications, data, and measurements
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree or additional certifications preferred
Experience working with quality systems in a manufacturing setting preferred
Knowledge of food safety practices, quality standards, and basic microbiological concepts preferred

Responsibilities

Perform audits of in-process materials, finished goods, ingredients, and manufacturing supplies to ensure compliance with product specifications and food safety standards
Review product specifications and compare them to production documentation, including certificate of analysis documentation
Identify and communicate non-conforming conditions, including out-of-specification or out-of-code situations, to production and supervision
Support investigations into quality deviations and help identify root causes and corrective actions
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including quality records, deviation reports, and weekly and monthly summaries
Input and maintain data in systems to ensure permanent and traceable quality records
Verify accuracy of data and documentation prior to escalating concerns
Support production teams in resolving quality issues, including auditing operator practices and verifying adherence to procedures
Participate in internal audits and support compliance with quality systems and food safety programs
Perform additional assignments and projects as needed to support plant quality objectives