Hello, My name is Shiva, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Quality Specialist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Manassas, VA If you are interested in hearing more about the position please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813-489-6265 / shivaraj@thefountaingroup.com. Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate hired. JOB DESCRIPTION: Hourly Rate on W2: $26.40Description
Responsible for auditing the products and processes at various points in the areas of production and packaging to ensure adherence to company quality standards. Communicate any deviations to management. Assist the Quality Assurance team with special projects as required. Comply with SQF, Food Safety Plan (HACCP), Food Quality Plan (FQP) standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to, those specifically identified in this description. The position and its essential functions may change over time and these changes may not necessarily be reflected in the position description. The Company may, at its sole discretion, add to, change, or expand the essential or marginal functions of this position.
Conduct thorough and detailed quality audits of lines to ensure products meet established quality standards.
Equipment verification including metal detector, x-ray, scales, etc.
Audit paperwork of operators to ensure they are meeting quality standards
Report any deviations to QA Supervisor in complete appropriate details.
Report any housekeeping issues that need attention.
Document all areas of non-compliance and ensure corrective action to eliminate them.
Work with Production and Packaging Managers, Supervisors, and hourly associates on daily issues and problems
Utilize computer to enter and track result data
Comply with SQF, Food Safety Plan (HACCP), Food Quality Plan (FQP) standards.
Responsible for ensuring compliance to FDA and cGMP standards for Quality Control, including continuous training.
Responsible for ensuring Dietary Supplement's Identity, Purity, Strength and Quality.
Participate in all necessary training is required to successfully perform job responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
For business and safety reasons, must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in written English.
High School Diploma. BS in Food Science or related major is preferred.
Ability to communicate with all line level positions and management
Attention to detail
Self starter and must be able to work independently with minimum supervision
Able to assert himself / herself effectively
Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Ability to develop cross functional and multinational relationships to support interaction with various internal customers.
Strong analytical skills
Ability to read and follow documents (Standard Operating Procedures and Test Methods)
Knowledge of GMP and Quality systems
Knowledge of spoken Spanish is a plus
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Last updated on Jul 14, 2023