Supplier Quality Technician

Golden State Foods • Conyers, GA

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Inspector role is responsible for performing inspections, tests, and audits of incoming raw materials and packaging to ensure compliance with company requirements and manufacturing standards. This position involves troubleshooting and investigating non-conforming materials, maintaining quality records, and interacting with various stakeholders to address quality issues. The inspector plays a crucial role in ensuring product safety and quality through adherence to food safety regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.
• Knowledge of food safety concepts and techniques (journey level).
• Knowledge of food chemistry (journey level).
• Knowledge of food microbiology (journey level).
• Knowledge of quality assurance concepts and techniques (journey level).
• Knowledge of HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (journey level).
• Knowledge of food processing equipment (basic level).
• Knowledge of food testing concepts and techniques (journey level).
• Proficiency in PC word processing/spreadsheet software (journey level).
• Ability to work independently and identify problems or irregularities for early resolution.
• Effective communication and coordination skills with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing.
• High degree of accuracy in reading and processing written information.
• Ability to perform a variety of food safety tests.
• Ability to work effectively in a business environment, focusing on high levels of quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, testing, monitoring and auditing of incoming raw materials and packaging to quality standards.
• Troubleshoots, investigates and reacts to non-conforming raw materials and packaging, including product dispositions, corrective actions, and credit requests.
• Maintains electronic database housing quality records such as internal specifications and vendor documents including COA's.
• Routinely interacts with plant personnel, supplier representatives and outside vendors on any raw material and packaging issues.
• Monitors aging raw material and packaging inventory and reacts accordingly, including requests for shelf life extensions from vendors and communication with materials management.
• Manages raw material and packaging holds as needed, to ensure non-compliant items are properly segregated. Initiates raw materials or packaging destructions as required.
• Maintains records of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information.
• Follows laboratory safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards for safety, GMP's and HACCP.
• Provides technical assistance and support to Purchasing and Product Development, during vendor and/or raw material or packaging approvals.
• Participates in the sensory evaluation of raw materials and finished products as required.
• Performs other related duties or projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree