POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs work-related quality and specification compliance inspections of raw material, packaging material, and return goods. The position may also require to conduct investigation for non-conforming materials, assisting with shelf-life sample handling, and Online QC backup, sometimes off hour, weekend QC backup.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Receiving Inspection
· Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging materials according to QA/QC work instructions.
· Inspect incoming bulk materials (sugar, soybean oil, non-GMO soybean oil).
· Collect samples using hygiene method when needed according to the receiving manual.
· Organize and update Raw Material Manual.
· Organize and update receiving records.
· Organize and update COAs from suppliers.
· Work with QA Supervisor to investigate non-conformance RM/PM.
· Inspect return good for quality condition.
· Organize and account for shelf-life samples.
· Online Inspection
· Conduct online inspections and verify the control parameters according to procedures and instructions for production, filling and packaging process.
· Record results of inspections, including weigh-up, filling temperature, packaging material, product code, container closure, etc.
· Perform GMP/hygiene inspection based on GMP and hygiene standards. Correct GMP/hygiene violations and report to the production supervisor and/or QA Manager.
· Conduct daily and monthly sanitation inspections, including pre-operation inspection and post-operation inspection.
· Perform ATP test and environmental swabbing.
· Perform environmental air quality.
· Record the results of inspection and communicate with Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager.
· All jobs shall be conducted promptly according to QA/QC work instruction.
· Other tasks
· Observe and record nonconforming products/production and promptly communicate with the Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager or designee for immediate action.
· Assist Quality Assurance Manager with any tasks related to quality compliance.
· Perform other special assignments from management.
EDUCATION, SKILLS and EXPERIENCES
· A year of experience in food manufacturing
· This position requires a high school diploma or general education (GED).
· Candidates must be able to work independently and in cross-functional teams to achieve established goals.
· Individuals must be detail-oriented, quality-oriented, with a high sense of responsibility.
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
· Candidate must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English to perform daily functions.
· Bilingual in English/Chinese or Spanish preferred.