QA Auditor 1st
QA Auditor 1st
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Job Description
Richs also known as Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza appetizers and specialty toppings our products are used in homes restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice retail in-store bakery deli and prepared foods among others. Working in 100 locations globally with annual sales exceeding $4 billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
The QA Technician performs activities related to microbiological analytical performance and sensory evaluation using established methods and procedures. Understands trains in and enforces BRC Global Standards for Food Safety including but not limited to formula control data integrity HACCP GMPs process monitoring communication and document control customer specifications regulatory RPC Quality and reliability standards.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
- Monitors and audits product and processes from receiving through shipping to ensure all food safety and quality requirements are met.
- Supports and adheres to all company safety rules and programs to provide safe working conditions for all associates.
- Conducts testing on ingredients packaging work in process and finished products to ensure all materials meet standard quality requirements. Notifies management of all deviations.
- Assists maintaining database of required lab data.
- May be required to observe processes and work closely with plant personnel and Corporate R&D to develop and maintain detailed and accurate plant floor work instructions for formulas and product specifications as well as assist in test and commercialize new products or changes to existing products and collect and send data and samples.
- May help train operators and other plant personnel on formula and specification requirements GMPs processing laboratory and evaluation procedures.
- Verifies that process controls weight control HACCP and finished product specifications are adhered to by regularly auditing procedures and paperwork.
- Initiates documents and tracks changes to products and processes including those related to supplier changes for ingredients & packaging material and engineering changes to equipment and/or processes.
- Works closely with plant Production Teams to monitor product runs investigate and solve product quality issues ensure compliance to GMP practices sanitation programs BRC Standards product safety and all RPC Kosher/Halal and regulatory requirements.
- Initiates holds of ingredients or finished products that do not meet RPC product safety or quality requirements. Ensures that the Hold and Release program is properly followed.
- Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw and packaging materials and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards.
- Performs other related responsibilities as needed to support Rich Products Corporations business objectives.
Knowledge Skills and Experience
- 3 years of experience in a food-processing pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of QA techniques and tools and quality management principles in a food chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include GMPs HACCP product and associate safety product quality and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste optimizing yield)
- Demonstrated ability to train associates as well as plan monitor and schedule tasks and projects
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand basic statistical analysis.
- Proficient using Microsoft Word Excel Outlook. Proficient or ability to become proficient in Microsoft Access MiniTab QAD SAP OPTIVA.
Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
