Quality Assurance Associate I

Job Title: Quality Assurance Associate I
Location: Massillon, OH
Duration: 04 months (possible extension)
 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm (30-minute lunch) - 2nd Shift

Pay Rate: $22.50/hr. on w2.

Job Description:

• This position provides the front line of quality assurance activity.
• The principal objective is to observe and audit production processes and verify that requirements are being met.

• Participate/support the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) and assist in the development of the system, operational standards, and corrective actions.
• Participate in Golden Rule compliance for the factory.
• Product working knowledge of company policy regarding Quality and Food Safety.
• Audit and record HACCP and control point data as required by policy.
• Audit and record ingredient usage for lot tracking verification using process sheets, weight sheets, and product specification data.
• Audit processing systems for conformity to company standards, specifications, and government regulations.
• Apply Hold Tags to equipment, product, or areas found out of compliance.
• Document/log Hold Tags applied and generate component reject and Hold reports.
• Audit and record operational sanitation activities and GMPs in assigned areas
• Audit weight control records for assigned lines.
• Audit information on product cartons and cases, including description, codes, and dates.
• Monitor product quality through formal and informal procedures on assigned lines/products.
• Assist in training others in Quality Assurance functions.
• Collect required PE/NLV/Micro/Fat samples for assigned areas.
• Perform product evaluations as per SOPs, including data entry and FM log maintenance.
• Report all Food Safety/Quality incidents in the appropriate database.
• Evaluate and analyze products rejected by metal detectors.
• Perform metal detector and check weigher verification checks during operations.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of lab supplies, grading materials, and forms.
• Maintain production log book using current pack plans.
• Collect, sort, scan, and file production process sheets.
• Perform 5S housekeeping duties in the lab.
• Use Oracle Agile and SAP systems (working knowledge required).
• Issue process sheets for daily production and update changes as needed.
• Monitor rework/hold and assist in disposition.
• Inform and assist supervisors/team leaders in corrective actions related to quality, GMP, SOP, HACCP, and formulation.
• Collect necessary information to support SCAR processes.
• Support safety processes including hazard recognition, inspections, training, accident investigations, and safety meetings.
• Interpret company policies and enforce safety regulations.
• Work flexible hours including shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Inspect the factory for cleaning deviations.
• Coordinate re-cleaning with shift leaders and re-inspect after completion.
• Perform ATP and other bacterial swabs.
• Tour the facility with USDA inspectors.
• Complete and maintain legal HACCP and pre-op documentation.
• Trend ATP swab results and provide recommendations.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• BS Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related science preferred.
• OR high school diploma/GED with 2–4 years of related experience/training or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of PCs, scales, refractometers, ovens, and office equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of food-related Code of Federal Regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for assigned roles.

• Ability to detect quality issues and take corrective action.
• Strong reading, comprehension, and math skills.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Good judgment and problem-solving ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel, Access, Word, and email.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to use hands/arms to handle objects and controls
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and humid environments.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs or more.
• Good vision (distant and peripheral) to identify and distinguish items.
• Ability to work in high-noise environments (hearing protection required).
• May work near moving mechanical parts, in confined spaces, and outdoors.