Quality Assurance Associate I

Massillon, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is an American food company formed by the merger of client Food and the third-largest food and beverage company in North America

Position: Quality Assurance Associate I

Location: Massillon OH 44647

Duration: 3 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: 2nd Shift

Job Description:

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

Essential Responsibilities

Participate/support the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) and assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions.
Participate in Golden Rule compliance for the factory.
Required to gain working knowledge in Company policy in regards to Quality and Food Safety.
Audit and record HACCPs and control points data as required by policy.
Audit and record ingredients use for verification of lot tracking capabilities using process sheets weight sheets and other product specification data.
Audit processing systems for conformity to company standards and specifications and Government Regulations.
Apply Hold Tags to / for equipment product or areas audited found to be out of compliance.
Document / Log the information about Hold Tags applied and generate components reject and Hold Report.
Audit and record operational sanitation activities and GMPs in assigned area.
Audit weight control records for assigned lines.
Audit information on all product cartons and cases including product description codes and date for assigned areas.
Monitor product quality through informal and formal procedures as required on all assigned products / lines.
Assist training of others in traditional Quality Assurance functions as needed.
Collect required PE/NLV/Micro/Fat etc. samples for assigned areas.
Perform Product Evaluations as specified in corporate SOPs and data entry and maintain FM log.
Report all Food Safety/Quality incidents in the appropriate database.
Evaluate and analyze products rejected by metal detector from assigned lines.
Perform metal detector and check weigher verification checks for accuracy during operations.
Monitor and maintain inventory of grading and lab supplies forms etc.
Maintain Production log book using the current pack-plans.
Responsible for collection sorting electronically scanning and filing all production process sheets.
Perform 5S housekeeping duties in the lab area as necessary.
Working knowledge of Oracle Agile and SAP.
Issue process sheet to files for production use daily issue changes if pack plan changes warrant.
Monitoring rework/hold and assist in disposition.
Inform and assist supervisors and team leaders to take corrective action in quality issues GMP SOP HACCP/Formulation.
Collect necessary information to help complete SCAR process.
Training and Safety Provide a safe and healthful work environment for all personnel through consistent support of the companys Heinz Safety Process. Oversee safety processes including but not limited to goal setting hazard recognition and elimination administration of safety procedures and corresponding corrective action area inspection job skills and compliance training accident investigation and safety meetings.
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces policies and safety regulations.
Must be able to work flexible hours; days afternoons midnights overtime and weekends as necessary.
As necessary other duties and/or projects may be assigned.
Inspecting the factory nightly for cleaning deviations
Contacting the shift leader if re-cleaning is necessary
Re-inspecting after re-cleaning is done
Performing ATP swabs
Touring the facility with the USDA Inspector
Must complete and maintain all legal documents HACCP Pre-op
Trend ATP swabs and make recommendations
Perform other bacterial swabs
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

BS Degree for Microbiology Biology Chemistry or other related Science Preferred. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two to four years related experience and/or training; or a combination of related education and related work experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of PCs scales refractometer ovens and other office equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations that deal specifically with food meat and poultry.
Comprehensive knowledge of the OSHA requirements for the job assigned.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to detect quality errors or problems and take corrective action within assigned scope of authority.
Reading comprehension and math skills required.
Demonstrate reliability and good work ethics quality work performance attention to detail is a must and maintain a good working relationship with all other departments.
Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to multitask and work in a team oriented fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and must be detail and process oriented.
Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and be able to identify and solve problems.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have basic computer skills.
Proficient computer skills in Excel and/or Access Word e-mail.
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
Must be able to work any shift and overtime including weekends.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to stand walk sit climb balance stoop kneel crouch and crawl.
Ability to use hands/arms to reach handle or feel objects tools or controls.
Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas and be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs or more.
Must have excellent vision distant and peripheral with the ability to identify and distinguish items.
The noise level in the work environment is usually high and ear protection is required.
May work near moving mechanical parts high and/or confining places and in outside weather conditions.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is an American food company formed by the merger of client Food and the third-largest food and beverage company in North America Position: Quality Assura...