Incoming Ingredient Specialist

Conagra Brands; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify incoming ingredients meet specifications and support food safety and quality programs. You will partner with Operations, Logistics, Supplier Quality, and suppliers to ensure compliance and manage ingredient holds.

This 1st shift union role requires 2+ years in manufacturing quality inspection, familiarity with GMP, SAP or FoodLogiQ, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Access.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of Good Sanitation Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Experience reading and interpreting product specifications and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming ingredients for compliance with specifications through review of Certificates of Analysis and required sampling and testing.
• Collect and analyze physical attribute data for incoming ingredients and identify trends or shifts in performance.
• Partner with Logistics to review ingredient delivery schedules and review testing requirements based on specification requirements.
• Verify that received materials meet shelf-life requirements based on manufacturing and receipt dates.
• Confirm ingredients are stored at required temperatures according to material specifications.
• Maintain a master list of facility ingredients including storage and shelf-life requirements.
• Coordinate sample collection for microbiological and chemical analysis.
• Document and communicate supplier specification failures through the FoodLogiQ system.
• Contact suppliers directly to obtain missing or incomplete Certificates of Analysis.
• Partner with Supplier Quality regarding ingredient disposition decisions and supplier follow‑up actions.
• Manage and coordinate the raw material hold process for incoming ingredients and ingredients identified during production.
• Communicate ingredient hold dispositions with Logistics.
• Document ingredient non‑compliance issues with photographs when needed.
• Verify that supplier Certificates of Analysis correspond to the correct ingredient lots and meet specification requirements.
• Conduct weekly production area audits and provide feedback to area supervisors.
• Support Quality Managers and Supervisors as needed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Documentation

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Access

SAP

FoodLogiQ

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Quality Specialist, you will ensure that all incoming ingredients meet specification requirements and support facility food safety, quality, and compliance programs. You will partner with Operations, Logistics, Supplier Quality, and suppliers to verify ingredient compliance, manage ingredient holds, coordinate sample activities, and support continuous improvement of quality systems at our Council Bluffs, Iowa manufacturing facility. This position works 1st shift in a union environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming ingredients for compliance with specifications through review of Certificates of Analysis and required sampling and testing.
• Collect and analyze physical attribute data for incoming ingredients and identify trends or shifts in performance.
• Partner with Logistics to review ingredient delivery schedules and review testing requirements based on specification requirements.
• Verify that received materials meet shelf-life requirements based on manufacturing and receipt dates.
• Confirm ingredients are stored at required temperatures according to material specifications.
• Maintain a master list of facility ingredients including storage and shelf-life requirements.
• Coordinate sample collection for microbiological and chemical analysis.
• Document and communicate supplier specification failures through the FoodLogiQ system.
• Contact suppliers directly to obtain missing or incomplete Certificates of Analysis.
• Partner with Supplier Quality regarding ingredient disposition decisions and supplier follow‑up actions.
• Manage and coordinate the raw material hold process for incoming ingredients and ingredients identified during production.
• Communicate ingredient hold dispositions with Logistics.
• Document ingredient non‑compliance issues with photographs when needed.
• Verify that supplier Certificates of Analysis correspond to the correct ingredient lots and meet specification requirements.
• Conduct weekly production area audits and provide feedback to area supervisors.
• Support Quality Managers and Supervisors as needed.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of quality inspection experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Good Sanitation Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Experience with SAP or FoodLogiQ preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting product specifications and testing procedures.
• Experience reading and interpreting vendor lot code information.

Physical Requirements

More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include: Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time. Performing consistent repetitive tasks. Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

Compensation

#LI-Onsite #LI-JC1 Compensation Pay Range:$44,000-$57,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye® , Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.