What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Associate ( Entry level) position at Cibo Vita?
Company Description
Cibo Vita, co-founded in 2009 by Emre Imamoglu and Ahmet Celik, specializes in producing private-label health-conscious snacks, including dried fruit and nut blends. The company introduced its flagship brand, Nature’s Garden, in 2011 with a focus on redefining snacking expectations and integrating products into diverse lifestyles. Cibo Vita's products are found in supermarkets, retail chains, specialty shops, and c-stores nationwide, earning industry accolades and certifications for excellence and dietary preferences. Headquartered in Totowa, New Jersey, Cibo Vita operates SQF Level II & USDA Organic Certified facilities and employs over 900 individuals.
QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE
This position will support all Quality Assurance activities related to maintain company and governmental food safety standard. This role will be required to perform tasks associated with GMPs, HACCP and continuous improvement programs. In addition, this person will work with management in various QA related projects. In the absence of the QC Technician, the QA Associate may temporarily fill in and assume responsibilities of QA Technician. This role offers responsibility, variety, and the satisfaction that your role makes a real impact on our success. We welcome Interns!
Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities
o Work towards achieving and maintaining GFSI certification.
o Contact Vendors for QA documentation.
o Review daily, biweekly, monthly and quarterly documentation.
o Provide support for trainings.
o Reviews production and QC records to ensure all paperwork is complete and accurate on daily basis; correct deviations in a timely manner to minimize loss and avoid non-compliance products are shipped.
o Review daily, biweekly, monthly and quarterly documentation.
o Maintain the Hold and Corrective actions Logs.
o Calibrate equipment.
o Maintain Allergen Validation, ATP Testing, chemical and microbiological testing accuracy.
o Preforms monthly audits
o Be attentive to QA department needs such as :
Restocking records or utensils needed for QC team.
Retrieving information or items for QA department.
Maintaining office files and storage shelves organized.
Restocking office supplies, making list of items needed.
Other duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications :
o Experience in GFSI and HACCP Scheme (SQF, BRC) Highly preferred.
o GMP experience in food / pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
o Working knowledge of safety rules, regulations and training.
o Bilingual (Spanish / English) experience is preferred.
o Good Communication skills
o Excellent computer skills.
o Attention to details.
o Ability to work in a team environment.
This position will require :
o Weekend work (Alternative Weekends).
o Working overtime.
o Working on holidays as needed.
o Short notice shift coverage.
o Frequent physical demands including lifting and / or moving up to 25- 50 lbs.
