What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Regulatory Specialist position at Torn & Glasser?
For over 90 years and three generations, Torn & Glasser has provided their customers with personalized service, attention to detail and a passion for finding and delivering the perfect product. Today Torn & Glasser is an importer, processor, and packer of nuts, dried fruits, beans, rice, spices, candies, and grains.
Torn & Glasser located in Pomona, California is looking to hire qualified QA Regulatory Specialist.
The QA Regulatory Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the regulatory requirements of the company and documentation controls.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop ingredient and finished product specifications, including ingredient statements and nutritional information.
- Reviews and proof read existing labels for conformity to standards and specify appropriate changes when necessary.
- Contact suppliers to maintain ingredient files updated with all compliance documents.
- Maintains tracking of supplier compliance documentation and other regulatory documents.
- Supports completion and filing of documentation, including but not limited to ingredient and finished product specifications, GMO, Allergen, Organic and Kosher documentation.
- Maintain the Supplier Approval Program.
- Support and participate in Third Party Audits as needed.
- Develop, Revise and update labels as necessary for in-house printing.
- Assist in investigations, and responding to customer complaints.
- Ensures compliance with all Company policies, as well as all Federal, State and Local OSHA regulations.
- Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, Food Defense and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers and/or government legislations, including timely communication to appropriate facility management of any non-conformity issues or violations found.
- Compliance to all employee job safety requirements and regulations as required by company policies, including timely communication to appropriate facility management of any non-conformity issues or violations found.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in science related field (food science, microbiology, etc.) or equivalent relevant experience and education;
- Knowledgeable and experienced in general food safety programs and policies - includes government regulations, FDA, USDA, AIB, HACCP, GMP, and Allergen Programs
- Two plus years experience working in a food manufacturing environment, Three years preferred.
- Knowledge of Labeling regulations, FDA, COOL, Prop 65, Nutritional Warnings and Health Claims
- Experience of NLEA labeling guidelines and development of nutritional data using ESHA Genesis Programs
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills required
- Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
Benefits:
You may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 9 Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Sick time
It is the policy of Torn & Glasser not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
Salary : $23 - $0