What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Quality Associate position at Truvant?
Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Conduct the appropriate testing and quality inspections of all products thoroughly to ensure that our customers’ standards are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Verify quality and maintain records for all raw materials to ensure the product meets vendor specifications prior to use in finished goods
- Perform tests on all products to ensure customers’ requirements are met.
- Perform quality inspections at start-up to match quality pack standards and then regularly during the filling of the order to ensure that the quality of the product is still being met.
- Maintain proper documentation within the Quality Department and Production.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- Previous production experience preferred
- On the job training provided
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
- Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and precise in their daily duties.
- Ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team environment with peers and personnel in other departments
- Ability to keep company and customer information that is discussed or viewed while under employment with Truvant confidential
- Ability to adhere to all regulatory and company policies, procedures, work instructions including but not limited to: Truvant policies, customer specific policies, ISO, GMP’s, USDA, regulatory food safety and food defense
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to read documents, printouts, computer screens and other communication
- Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers
- Must be able to reach, touch, grasp
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to climb, stoop/kneel, lift, pull and push
- Must be able to conduct yourself in a safe manner to avoid accidents while on the production floor
- Must be able to work in various environments based on building location and products.
- Level of Physical Requirements: Sedentary to medium work level; lifting and positioning weight loads up to 35 pounds
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 0% - Optional travel may be offered to support business needs