Quality Assurance Systems Specialist

Overview

This position is responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining applicable food safety programs & policies across Western Milling’s feed manufacturing sites. Implementation and continuous improvement of food safety focused programs including but not limited to Redzone Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs), Safe Feed/Safe Food, Quality systems and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

This position has been approved for a hybrid work schedule out of our main office located in Goshen, CA. 

The salary range for this position is $25.00 to $29.25 per hour.  The Company offers insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more. 

Responsibilities

- Collaborate as a part of cross-functional teams to help drive continuous improvement of Quality and Food Safety Programs and culture at all Western Milling manufacturing sites. Travel to remote manufacturing sites will be required.- Assist in the administrative upkeep of and provide technical support on Redzone Compliance Modules for all Western Milling Commercial Feed facilities.- Assist in training and support of plant personnel on quality standards and best practices, with emphasis on Redzone Compliance and converting to paperless processes.- Assist in the implementation, upkeep and maintenance of Quality Systems within the Department. - Assist in the upkeep of document control processes and ensure proper document control procedures are followed. - Create, update and maintain SOPs and Policies in an organized manner to promote better understanding of requirements and promote a culture of continuous improvement related to quality. - Audit daily production paperwork/logs; review all paperwork submitted is complete, correct and signed.- Track and communicate results and create an environment of accountability for results and actions.- Audit daily production paperwork/logs; review all paperwork submitted is complete, correct and signed. - Collect and prepare samples for shipment to external labs. Track progress of samples through external labs to ensure complete processing and organize reports generated. - Analyze production performance metrics and disseminate routine daily, weekly and monthly status reports to management as needed.- Responsible for data collection, creating reports, and data summaries.- Complete and comply with Company’s Quality Assurance procedures and protocols: Hazard Analysis procedures (HACCP), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), Food Safety Plan (FSMA), prerequisite programs and Preventive Maintenance programs.- Develop and apply internal quality audits, and suggest corrective actions, as necessary. - Maintain Food Safety Plan, CGMP and Hazard Analysis compliance to current regulations.- Maintain accurate and organized records related to quality assurance standards, certifications and calibrations. - Escalate any non-conforming product/equipment/material to the appropriate supervisor/manager immediately. - Work closely with the Company’s complaint resolution team to investigate, document and resolve quality and food safety issues. - Perform additional Quality Control testing as directed.- Provide back-up support for other roles as necessary. - Available to work overtime on a scheduled basis as necessary.- Other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor/Manager/Director.

Qualifications

- High School diploma- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Animal Science, Food Science, or related field preferred.- Minimum 1 years of laboratory experience.- Minimum 2 years of previous QA, Food Safety and GMPs experience. - HACCP, ISO, SQF experience is preferred.- HACCP or PCQI certification preferred.

Skills

- Position requires demonstrated professionalism with a dedicated work ethic and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.- Computer software skills to include Word, Excel, and Outlook are required.- Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership strengths, and ability to work effectively with a team are required.- Strong organizational skills.- Must be self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and as a team.- Excellent time management skills; comfortable working with deadlines and under pressure.- Excellent interpersonal skills.- Build productive working relationships with internal functional teams and may interact with cross-functional teams with some support from senior team members. - Familiar with lab instruments (centrifuge, scale, moisture meters, etc..).- Ability to effectively present scientific information and results in a methodical manner.- Familiar with OSHA, Lab Safety, GHS labeling, Hazardous Waste and Disposal.- Familiar with animal nutrition and feed safety risks.

Physical Requirments

- Continuously perform repetitive motion activities throughout the day.- Continuously use close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, read lab equipment, and detect product defects as well as the ability to differentiate color.- Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or tools. - Regularly exert up to 20 pounds of force, occasionally up to 50 pounds. - Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Environment

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.- The employee may be regularly exposed to very dusty and noisy conditions.- The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.- Occasionally exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing and lab testing process.

Note: Valid Driver’s License required for insurance purposes. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary : $25 - $29