Do you have a passion for ensuring the highest quality standards in the food industry? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. If you are a meticulous individual with a strong understanding of quality assurance principles and excellent supervisory skills, we invite you to be part of our dynamic and growing organization.

At Spices USA we believe in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace where your expertise and contributions as a Quality Assurance Specialist will be valued. Join our team and be part of an organization committed to delivering products that meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and have the skills and qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

Specific Duties

• To inspect, spot check, and supervise inspectors, technicians, and other staff to make sure the standard of quality does not diminish, and to provide guidance and feedback
• Understand customer needs and requirements to develop effective quality control processes
• Set requirements for suppliers and monitor their compliance
• Collaborate with HR to ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines
• Oversee all product development procedures to identify deviations from quality standards
• Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis
• Submit detailed reports to appropriate executives in a timely manner
• Perform executed batch record reviews
• Create and keep track of product lot specific documentation
• Internal and external audit oversight
• Review all analytical test results relevant to microbiology lab as required
• Assure accuracy of SOPs relating to microbiology, including creation and revision
• Assist in qualifications/validation process related to microbiology
• Review and approve incidents, deviations, investigations, change control and OOS as required
• Work with colleagues in operations to resolve quality and compliance issues
• Serve as the back up to release raw materials and components for the GMP operations
• Perform any additional duties and tasks assigned to the Quality Department

Requirements

This position will frequently team with other quality assurance agencies in order to produce documents such as:

• Kosher certifications
• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Phytosanitary Certification
• USDA Certification
• FDA Certification

Requirements

• Fully Bilingual - both writing and speaking
• 1-2 years of experience in a quality assurance position
• Experience in food related markets are preferred
• Experience in manufacturing and production scheduling preferred
• In person/On site Job Opportunity
• Ability to collaborate
• Ability to demonstrate managerial and leadership skills

What we offer!

• 75% Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision)
• 5-10 Vacation Days accrued by service time
• Personal Days
• Retirement plan (401K) 3% Annual Company contribution
• Salary: 35,000- 45,000 a year, depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Quality assurance: 1 year (Required)
• Food industry: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hialeah, FL 33010 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person