QA Specialist - Raw Materials and Packaging

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID. #IWorkForAllForGood

Job Summary

This position ensures that raw material inspection, packaging inspection, and non-conforming materials processes are conducted according to the procedures to enhance compliance and product quality.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks

Raw Material QA Specialist will spend 20% of their time assisting with the Packaging Specialist duties (listed in the section below this one) and 80% of their time focused on the following:

• Ensure the quality of incoming raw materials.
• Review COAs to ensure compliance to Materne specifications and communicate approval/disapproval of supplier lots.
• Propose deviations for incoming materials that are out of specification limits, but which have been accepted under similar results historically (checks the Deviation log).
• Prepare the daily/weekly pick list for raw material sampling to ensure timely testing according to the needs of the production schedule.
• Collect, process, and check samples against the Materne specifications.
• Inspect and disposition non-conforming raw materials as required.
• Reconcile the non-conforming raw material inventory in the ERP system daily.
• Collect, process and check samples against the Materne specifications.
• Communicate completed NCMR paperwork to Supply Chain Manager for further escalation
• Complete non-compliant material reports as required.
• Ensure the non-conforming raw materials have the appropriate documentation and accompanying paperwork.
• Ensure that all supplier information is collected to ensure effective and accurate interdepartmental communication.
• Perform daily audits of the Cooler and Freezer and communicate any issues for correction.
• Make recommendations for improved processes or policies that will help ensure compliance to SQF certification or safety to the Quality Engineer.
  

Duties

Packaging QA Specialist will spend 20% of their time assisting with the Raw Material Specialist duties (listed above) and 80% of their time focused on the following:

• Ensure the quality of incoming packaging materials.
• Review COAs and COPs to ensure compliance to Materne specifications and communicate approval/disapproval of supplier lots.
• Aids in supporting the Quality Supervisor with overview of product traceability
• Support production with trial time for non-complaint film (re-run process)
• Inspect and disposition non-conforming packaging materials as required.
• Audit to ensure the non-conforming packaging has the appropriate documentation and accompanying paperwork.
• Collect, process and check samples against the Materne specifications.
• Communicate “destroy” disposition of all packaging NCMRs to purchasing and warehouse personnel to facilitate the physical removal and destruction of the materials.
• Complete non-compliant material reports as required.
• Ensure that all supplier information is collected to ensure effective and accurate interdepartmental communication.
• Make recommendations for improved processes or policies that will help ensure compliance to SQF certification or safety to the Quality Supervisor
• All other duties as assigned, and willingness to be cross trained in other areas of Quality Assurance.
  

Position Requirements

EDUCATION

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required
  
  

Experience

• Quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
  
  

Skills

• Knowledge of GMPs and HACCP are strongly preferred
• Must be able to smell and taste
• Must be able to understand both written and verbal instructions in English.
• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures (must be able to take/record measurements and understand tare weight)
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office & ERP systems)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct audits
• Ability to communicate efficiently and provide accurate and timely information to co-workers
• Ability to remain highly organized
  
  

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Must be able to wear PPE.
• Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant and warehouses.
• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work 8 hours per day and be on their feet for extended periods of time.
• Be able to work all shifts (primarily day shift)
  
  

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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