QA Lab Specialist I

Westrock Coffee Company; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee Company is looking for a QA Specialist I in Concord, North Carolina. The role involves maintaining microbiology results, conducting testing, and assisting with compliance audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science degree, along with 5+ years of QA experience in a manufacturing setting.

The position requires certifications like HACCP and PCQI, and experience with laboratory equipment. The shift is 12-hour nights, ideal for a reliable candidate looking to contribute to quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years QA experience in a manufacturing/production setting preferred.
• Acidified Foods Certified or ability to achieve certification required.
• HACCP certified and PCQI certification or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Maintain microbiology results and send monthly verifications.
• Conduct testing for physical, microbiological, and organoleptic tests.
• Assist with compliance audits and train new employees.

Skills

Microbiology Lab Experience

Laboratory equipment operation

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in scientific discipline

Tools

pH meter

refractometer

automated titrator

computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a QA Specialist I to join our organization. The Specialist's responsibilities will include:

• 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
• 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 (SQF, NCDG, 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

Requisition Number

6780

Shift

12 Hour Night

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