Bottling Line FSQA Lead & Quality Auditor

WESTROCK COFFEE; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WESTROCK COFFEE is seeking a dedicated FSQA Specialist to monitor product quality, food safety, packaging integrity, and regulatory compliance on the bottling line. You will perform startup checks, conduct in-process audits, and complete final verifications to ensure release readiness across all QA standards.

You will document findings, communicate deficiencies, and work with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to prevent nonconformances and drive continuous quality improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Quality Assurance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, FSQA, or quality inspection experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and quality systems.
• Ability to accurately complete inspection records and documentation.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Ability to work independently and make quality-based decisions.
• Understanding of food safety and quality assurance principles.
• Ability to identify defects in packaging, coding, labeling, and finished products.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup quality inspections on bottling lines prior to production release.
• Conduct routine quality audits and first checks during the shift.
• Collect and record quality data according to procedures.
• Monitor GMPs, food safety requirements, and operational standards.
• Identify defects, trends, and potential food safety concerns.
• Initiate product holds or quality notifications when necessary.
• Escalate nonconformances to FSQA leadership.
• Perform final quality inspections at the end of production runs.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for traceability and compliance.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent decision making

Strong communication

Ability to stop processes on quality

Education

Associate degree in Food Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management systems

Job description

WESTROCK COFFEE is seeking a dedicated FSQA Specialist to monitor product quality, food safety, packaging integrity, and regulatory compliance on the bottling line. You will perform startup checks, conduct in-process audits, and complete final verifications to ensure release readiness across all QA standards.

You will document findings, communicate deficiencies, and work with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to prevent nonconformances and drive continuous quality improvements.