Quality Associate

Hawkins, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. in Florida, NY, is seeking a Quality Associate to support quality systems and ensure product quality and safety across manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and storage. The role emphasizes batch record review, process inspections, and adherence to cGMP guidelines.

You will collaborate with production and QA to identify issues, develop SOPs, and maintain documentation. A science background and 2+ years’ related experience are preferred; Spanish is a plus, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a Science background preferred but not required, or related experience and/or training.
• 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing, QC lab, or other environment related to food, dietary ingredient, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of SOPs, cGMP, OSHA, FDA and related requirements preferred.
• Detail oriented; able to work independently and adapt to changing demands; able to exercise independent judgment within company guidelines.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of CRM and ERP Systems such as JDE preferred.
• Occasional movement within office or production facility.
• Must meet SQF requirements by following standards and reporting safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Recommend, review, approve, conduct, and complete documentation for batch manufacturing to assure compliance with policy and cGMP.
• Inspect and monitor batch manufacturing processes for compliance with cGMP and policy.
• Assist with development of SOPs, work instructions, and other procedural documents.
• Back-up to quality specialist for technical documents, sampling/testing, and database upkeep.
• Alert production and quality managers of problems impacting production.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

MS Office

Education

Science degree

Tools

JDE ERP

Job description

Florida NY
41 Bridge Street
Florida, NY 10921, USA

Florida NY
41 Bridge Street
Florida, NY 10921, USA

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

The Quality Associate is responsible for providing support to and oversight of operations to verify process control, product quality, product safety, and safe work practices through all stages of manufacturing, packaging, labeling and storage. Completes specific quality-related duties associated with batch manufacturing processes including inspection, monitoring, verification, recordkeeping, and approval. Works with personnel from other departments as needed to identify and resolve quality or production issues. Monitors operations and personnel for compliance with company policy and procedure, GMP, safety and other requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recommend, review, approve, conduct, and/or complete documentation for key activities in support of batch manufacturing and to assure compliance with company policy and cGMP including: line clearances; checking-in jobs (verifying material identify/quantity); required approvals and releases; batch record review including master, in-process and completed batch records; process deviations; product rework plans; other assignments as needed.
• Inspect and monitor the batch manufacturing process and personnel work practices for compliance with cGMP and company policy.
• Assist with development of programs and writing standard operating procedures, work instructions and other procedural documents.
• Handle key activities in conjunction with, and as a back-up to, quality specialist including technical documents, sampling/inspecting/testing materials and products, and maintaining database information.
• Alert production and quality managers immediately of problems impacting production.

ABOUT YOU:

• BS/BA in a Science background preferred but not required; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+years’ experience in manufacturing, QC lab, or other environment related to food, dietaryingredient, dietarysupplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Able to multi-task in detail-driven environment.
• Knowledge of relevant SOP's, cGMP, OSHA, FDA, and related requirements preferred.
• Detail oriented. Ability to work independently and change focus to meet changing demands. Able to use independent judgment within company guidelines.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Office Systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Knowledge of CRM and ERP Systems such as JDE preferred
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office or production facility.
• Must meet SQF requirements by following all applicable standards and reporting any food safety problems to Lead Process Technician, Plant Manager, or Quality Supervisor/Manager

TRAVEL

Not required

BENEFITS

• Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.
• Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.

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Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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