Quality Associate

Hawkins Inc; Village of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hawkins Inc. is seeking a Quality Associate to support operations, ensuring process control, product quality, and safety compliance. You will perform inspections, recordkeeping, and validation activities while coordinating with other teams to resolve quality or operational issues.

The role requires data-driven analysis, strong communication, and the ability to maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment. Eligible benefits and a competitive compensation package are provided.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a Science background preferred but not required; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related industry.
• Previous work experience in a Food or Dietary Supplement Industry is highly desirable.
• Industry knowledge with basic CFRs and GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and approve documentation for activities supporting operations and cGMP compliance.
• Verify labels and COAs; address discrepancies with materials or products.
• Generate/approve COAs and technical documents; manage product processing/warehousing and data.
• Inspect inbound raw materials for contamination or deterioration; ensure material quality.
• Collaborate with departments to address safety and quality concerns affecting operations.
• Update ERP systems and follow hold release processes for non-conforming products.
• Notify Quality/Sales/Customer Service about changes to specifications or COAs; obtain approvals.
• Assist with development of SOPs, work instructions and other procedural documents.
• Review and approve quality documents for outbound shipments and maintain records.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Quality assurance

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

JDE ERP

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides support to and oversight of operations to verify process control, product quality, product safety, and safe work practices through all stages of operations, packaging, labeling and storage. Completes specific quality-related duties associated with operation processes including inspection, monitoring, verification, recordkeeping, and approval. Works with personnel from other departments as needed to identify and resolve quality or operation issues. Monitors operations and personnel for compliance with company policy and procedure, cGMP, safety and other requirements. Personally, complies with all company policies and procedures.

The Quality Associate is responsible for

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recommend, review, approve, conduct, and/or complete documentation for key activities in support of operations and to assure compliance with company policy and cGMP.
• Perform label verification prior to product release/transfer and take appropriate action for any discrepancies with the raw and/or finished materials (i.e., missing COA, specification discrepancies, missing manufacturing, or expiration dates, etc.)
• Handle key activities including generating and/or approving COA’s and technical documents, product processing and/or warehousing, and maintaining database.
• Inspect all inbound raw materials by examining immediate packaging for signs of contamination or deterioration, overall quality of raw materials, reviewing specifications, and releasing raw material to inventory.
• Alert and work along with various departments to address any safety and/or quality concerns impacting operations.
• Follow internal hold release process and update ERP systems for any non-conforming product.
• Notify representatives from Quality Department, sales, customer service, or customers for changes to the specification, COA, quality-related documents. Obtain approval of changes as appropriate.
• Work with internal systems and vendors directly for any incoming customer technical requests including customer questionnaire
• Assist with development of programs and writing standard operating procedures, work instructions and other procedural documents.
• Review and approve quality documents for any outbound product shipments.
• Maintain required records in an accurate, legible and complete manner.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA in a Science background preferred but not required; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related industry.
• Previous work experience in a Food or Dietary Supplement Industry is highly desirable.
• Industry knowledge preferred, with basic knowledge of CFRs and GMPs.
• Detail oriented. Ability to work independently and change focus to meet changing demands.
• Knowledge of MS Office Systems preferred.
• Knowledge of CRM and ERP Systems such as JDE preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Sound judgment and decision making
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL:

No travel required

Expected Compensation:

$23.00/hr. + 5% bonus eligibility

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.?

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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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.