QA Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for auditing production and sanitation practices and procedures throughout the plant, examining packaging, and monitoring operating practices and plant facilities to ensure compliance with company and USDA standards.   Perform product checks to ensure specifications are met and issue assigned reports. Resolve any issues of non-compliance with the appropriate parties in a professional manner.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

An essential job duty of this position is regularly reporting to work on time and being able to perform the essential duties of the position.                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                         % Of Total Time

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

COMPETENCIES:

[This section is optional. Some organizations have identified their list of core competencies vital to achieving job success. A brief description of those key competencies could be included here for those organizations. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field, and/or equivalent experience. 

Experience or Training: Excellent written and oral skills    Detail oriented with the ability to work independently as well as with a group.

Technology/Equipment: Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

An individual must meet the mental and physical requirements described here to successfully perform this position's essential functions.

Intermittent (less than 15%), Occasional (15-45%), Frequent (50-75%), and Continuous (over 75%)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The majority of work duties are conducted in a manufacturing environment. There may be exposure to production areas requiring the use of PPE, uniform or protective clothing, and safety equipment.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities, and the physical and mental demands listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.