The Quality Assurance Analyst position plays a critical role in maintaining the safety and quality of incoming ingredients, work-in-process product, and finished goods. This person shall report any non-conformance of raw materials or finished goods to the plant QA Supervisor or QA Manager.

• Collect and test samples of ingredients, products, or packages according to established procedures
• Monitor processes to ensure they are operating correctly and consistently
• Document all results neatly and precisely
• Label and maintain product retention samples used to monitor the product throughout the established shelf life
• Organize collected data for management review
• Maintain lab equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
• Communicate non-compliant results immediately to management
• Monitor plant for compliance to GMPs
• Accurately weigh ingredients, colors, flavorings and seasonings
• Test R&D samples for food safety & specification development
• Conduct other duties, as assigned by the plant QA Supervisor or QA Manager.

Key Contacts: Quality Assurance, Operations, Maintenance and Warehouse department personnel.

• AS or BS in science-related field required
• Coursework in food science, food technology, chemistry or microbiology preferred
• Academic or professional experience in a laboratory setting preferred
• Previous quality assurance experience preferred
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
• Dependability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to make and record observations
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work and contribute as part of a team

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, lift, reach, and bend while moving about the facility. Must be able to stand up for an 8-hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks. Earplugs, hairnets and steel-toed shoes are required per company and plant GMP and Safety requirements.