What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Associate position at Bylada Foods?
Job Title: Quality Assurance Associate
Bylada Foods is a manufacturing company specializing in Private Label Frozen items located in Moonachie NJ. Company is aggressively growing every year and seeking an employee that would like to grow along with the company and become part of the team.
Job Description
The Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for maintaining and safeguarding product safety and quality while meeting Company and regulatory standards and has responsibility in assisting the maintenance of a continuous quality improvement program that includes quality control and quality assurance alongside the QA Manager. This person is responsible for ensuring that the production and distribution of products meets or exceeds all quality standards. This person also has responsibility for communicating quality results and assisting the QA manager in creating and maintaining quality policies, procedures and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists in implementing and maintaining all quality systems (i.e HACCP, SQF, FSMA)
- Assists in product safety, regulatory compliance, and compliance with company standards.
- Assists in Continuous Improvement efforts in product quality/performance and process optimization.
- Assists in maintaining the plant’s HACCP, FSMA and GSFI programs.
- Monitors all plant activities to ensure all Food Safety and Food Quality audit requirements are met
- Verifies incoming raw materials are received according to the specifications
- Prepare, package and send product samples to customers.
- Review and sign off on records pertaining to all quality systems.
- Assists QA manager in implementation procedures for handling storage labeling and lot tracking of raw materials and finished products.
- Ensures that adequate sanitation tests are performed.
- Assists in maintaining documentation of all required quality tests and activities.
- Maintains manufacturing specifications, standards, protocols and procedures for quality control
- Assists QA manager in handling consumer complaints
- Assist QA manager on any daily duties as needed
Desired Skills:
- Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF systems and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
- Possesses a working knowledge of sanitation systems, pest controls, processing techniques and procedures, and mechanical knowledge of processing and packaging equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Good verbal/written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to identify and assess potential food safety hazards and quality defects.
- Education and Experience
- BS in Food Science preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for ensuring product quality, we encourage you to apply for the position of Quality Assurance Supervisor. Join our team and contribute to our commitment to delivering high-quality products to our customers. Apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18