Icqa Associate Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY:

This positionis responsible forassistingthe Supervisor in coordinating the daily responsibilities of the department and ensuring they are completed accurately and on time. The role requires effective communication ofmanagementinstructions to all team members on the assigned shift. The individual must be a motivated selfstarter with the ability to problemsolve and work collaboratively with multiple departments to reach shared solutions.This position is also accountable for the operation, oversight, and compliance of quality and inventory functions whilemaintaininga safe work environment and enforcingJMSpolicies and procedures. Responsibilities include performing physical and visual inspections of product and systems, as well as managing daily quality and inventory activities within the Distribution Center.Duties include accurately documenting and calculating results, taking correctiveaction,when necessary (such as notifyingappropriate personnel,identifyingand isolating nonconforming product), and reporting results to management. The role also ensures consistent product handling throughout the facility through inventory counts, auditing product for accuracy, quality, and potential damage, andmaintainingaccurateinventory records. Additionally, the positionis responsible forreconciling inventory discrepancies and alerting leadership to irregularities or potential operational roadblocks.Further responsibilities includeidentifying, segregating, andmonitoring ofquality holds once communicated to the Distribution Center, as well asquality andinventory ofdiscrepancy issues.Routine reporting includes daily and weekly deliverables for ICQA Supervisors, such as theend of shift reporting, DC errorlog,reworkmanhour reporting, GREF zone issues,and cycle count metrics.Additionalassignments may beassignedas needed.All team membersare responsible forsafety-this includes, butisnot limited to, adhering to personal safety practices andmaintainingfoodsafety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise andassistall ICQA personnel with daily tasks.

• Complete daily log sheets, communicate effectively, and proactively recognize and report quality and inventory concerns.

• Actively support daily DC operations to ensure maximum efficiency, product quality, capacity, and accuracy.

• Examine product contents and compare them with records (manifests, orders, etc.) to verify accuracy.

• Maintain housekeeping standards with attention to detail.

• Support and adhere to all company personnel and food safety programs, policies, procedures, and inventory standards.

• Follow all company safety, food safety, attendance, and GMP policies.

• Fill in for absent team members as needed.

• Assist the Supervisor in all areas of departmental operations.

• Confer and correspond with facility representatives to resolve issues related todamages, shortages, andnonconformanceto specifications.

• Perform cycle counts of physical inventory,monitoractive inventory concerns, and report discrepancies to the Supervisor.

• Ensure proper, efficient, andaccurateapplication of all company procedures related to quality and inventory management.

• Prepare, review, analyze, and present reports to helpidentifytrends or potential issues in quality and inventory performance.

• Assistin training assigned associates.

• Operate a forklift safely and promote a safe, compliant work environment.

• Maintain housekeeping standards with attention to detail.

Minimum Qualificationsand Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.

• Self-starterwith the ability to stay on task and complete assignmentsin a timely mannerwithout direct supervision.

• Ensure delivery of quality products and services through continuous monitoring and adherence to company standards and operating procedures.

• Demonstratestrong communicationskills, the ability to work well with others, and a positive attitude.

• Highly organized andtask oriented.

• Ability to follow procedures accurately andin a timely mannerto support companyobjectives.

• Strong logic and reasoning skills toidentifyroot causes and communicate potential solutions to leadership.

• Highly professional in conduct and communication.

• Mustpossessthe necessary skills to completethe requiredSmucker documentation.

• Ability to lead by example and motivate the hourly workforce.

• Strong math and organizational skills.

• Ability to read and interpret product specifications.

• Ability to function effectively under stress.

• Flexibility to work where and when needed based on operational demands.

• Mustpass the forklift written test and driving skills test within two weeks of hire.

• Must be able to read and write basic English for workplace communication.

Additionalskills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Minimum of 6months experiencein qualityorinventoryin Food manufacturing oranotherhigh-volume environment.

• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure documents; understanding of shipping and receiving process documents as they relate to the companyobjectives.

• Reading, writing, basic English communication, excellent math skills, Microsoft Office Suite fluent.previousWMS experience, and ability to learn other warehousing software.

Tools and Equipment:

Forklifts,High reach lift,RF scan guns, electric and manual floor jacks, computer systems, bartenders,hot glue guns,and other department specific tools.

Work Environment:

This joboperatesin a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.

Physical Demands:

The employeemust have the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups to a maximum of 50 pounds

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