Quality Associate

About Hawkins

Hawkins Inc. is a formulator manufacturer blender distributer and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

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TheQuality Associateis responsible forproviding support to and oversight of operations to verify process control product quality product safety and safe work practices through all stages of manufacturing packaginglabelingand storage. Completes specific quality-related duties associated with batch manufacturing processes including inspection monitoring verification recordkeeping and approval. Works with personnel from other departments as needed toidentifyand resolve quality or production issues. Monitors operations and personnel for compliance with company policy and procedure GMPsafetyand other requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recommend review approve conduct and/or complete documentation for key activities in support of batch manufacturing and to assure compliance with company policy and cGMPincluding:line clearances; checking-in jobs (verifying material identify/quantity); required approvals and releases; batch record review including master in-process and completed batch records; process deviations; product rework plans; other assignments as needed.
• Inspect andmonitorthe batch manufacturing process and personnel work practices for compliance withcGMPand company policy.
• Assistwith development of programs and writing standard operating procedures workinstructionsand other procedural documents.
• Completespecial requestdocumentation including customer questionnaires.
• Handle key activities in conjunction with and as a back-up to quality specialist including technical documents sampling/inspecting/testing materials and products andmaintainingdatabase information.
• Alert production and quality managers immediately of problems impacting production.

ABOUT YOU:

• BS/BA in a Science background preferred but notrequired; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2years experiencein manufacturing QC lab or other environment related to food dietaryingredient dietarysupplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  Able to multi-task indetail-driven environment.
• Knowledge of relevant SOPs cGMP OSHA FDA and related requirementspreferred.
• Detailoriented. Ability to work independently and change focus to meet changing independent judgment within company guidelines.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Office Systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsrequired.
• Knowledge of CRM and ERP Systems such as JDE preferred
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office or production facility.
• Must meet SQF requirements by following all applicable standards and reporting any food safety problems to Lead Process Technician Plant Manager or QualitySupervisor/Manager

TRAVEL

Not required

Expected Compensation: $23.00/hr. 5% bonus eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits which includes medical dental vision life insurance LTD/STD and more.âOther benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) paid time off and paid holidays.â

For more information on Hawkins benefits visit: 2027-111

All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.

Required Experience:

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