What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Specialist position at Star Blends LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Who We Are
At Star Blends, we are dedicated to providing high-quality feed solutions that help farmers succeed. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service, we manufacture custom feed blends tailored to the specific needs of our customers. Our team takes pride in ensuring that every product meets the highest industry standards, and we are looking for a Quality Specialist to help uphold these values.
Responsibilities
As the Quality Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving our product quality, feed safety, and compliance programs in our Sparta and Chippewa Falls mill locations. Your responsibilities will include :
- Collaborating with the Mill Managers and the HACCP Team to review and update quality policies.
- Conduct and coordinate quality training for employees, including maintaining training records
- Monitor noncompliance issues and work with Mill Managers on corrective actions.
- Track, analyze, and report quality metrics for continuous improvement.
- Oversee ingredient and product sampling, ensuring compliance with all quality standards.
- Audit production records for completeness and ensure all ingredients meet prescribed quality standards.
- Perform lab work, including mycotoxin and corn micron size testing.
- Maintain the Food Safety Plan in accordance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
- Lead HACCP Team meetings, set agendas, and document meeting notes.
- Serve as the Preventative Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) for the feed mills.
- Conduct internal audits and record inspection findings.
- Utilize CAR & CIR data for tracking, trend analysis, and root cause remediation.
- Act as the primary contact for external safety agencies.
What You Bring to the Table
Benefits
Why Join Us?
At Star Blends, we believe in fostering a team-oriented, safety-first culture where employees are empowered to make an impact. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a company that values innovation and excellence.
If you’re passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!
Star Blends is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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