What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Lab Specialist I position at Westrock Coffee?
We are currently seeking a QA Specialist I to join our organization. The Specialist's responsibilities will include:
- Maintain data on database for liquid extracts
- Maintain microbiology results, send monthly micro verifications to third party lab
- Maintain and update laboratory procedures, forms, etc., for approval by QA Supervisor
- Knowledgeable in the SQF process and enforcement of its procedures
- Knowledgeable in the HACCP process and corrective actions
- Identifies non-conforming product and gathers pertinent information needed to help determine disposition
- Maintain retain samples and prepare samples for test evaluation during production/manufacturing
- Provide Complete COAs to customers in a timely manner
- Ship samples to third party labs for routine and specialized testing
- Maintain microbiology results, send monthly micro verifications to third party lab
- Maintain and update laboratory procedures, forms, etc., for approval by QA Supervisor
- Knowledgeable in the SQF process and enforcement of its procedures
- Knowledgeable in the HACCP process and corrective actions
- Identifies non-conforming product and gathers pertinent information needed to help determine disposition
- Provide Complete COAs to customers in a timely manner
- Ship samples to third party labs for routine and specialized testing
- Participate in testing (physical, microbiological, and organoleptic) for R&D projects
- Conduct QA Lab special projects as assigned by QA Manager
- Assist with Compliance audits -- both internal and external e.g. SQF, NCDA, FDA, customer audits
- Train new employees on proper use of lab equipment and annual refresher training
- Review and file COAs for incoming raw materials (Coffee)
- Perform physical and microbiological testing of finished products and other samples as required
- Update QA Weekly report
- Maintain SDS Sheets for lab chemicals
- Perform ATP swabs analysis to verify sanitation procedures
- Perform duties as assigned in the areas of Food Safety, Preventive Controls and Food Defense
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in scientific discipline
5 years QA experience in a manufacturing/production setting strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Acidified Foods Certified or have ability to achieve certification required
HACCP certified
PCQI certification or ability to become certified
Microbiology lab experience strongly preferred
Experience with standard laboratory equipment including pH meter, refractometer, hydrometer, automated titrator, density cup, etc.
Computer skills to include use of Outlook, Word and Excel
Sound communication and writing skills
Sound math skills
Lifting capacity of 50 lbs.
Proven track record of responsibility and reliability
Ability to work varied shifts as needed and weekends
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled
5 years QA experience in a manufacturing/production setting strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Acidified Foods Certified or have ability to achieve certification required
HACCP certified
PCQI certification or ability to become certified
Microbiology lab experience strongly preferred
Experience with standard laboratory equipment including pH meter, refractometer, hydrometer, automated titrator, density cup, etc.
Computer skills to include use of Outlook, Word and Excel
Sound communication and writing skills
Sound math skills
Lifting capacity of 50 lbs.
Proven track record of responsibility and reliability
Ability to work varied shifts as needed and weekends
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled