Quality Assurance Associate

Kelly Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefit

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Associate for a long-term opportunity in the Topeka, KS area. The QA Associate will monitor critical process control points during production and document food safety and quality issues to drive corrective actions.

You will verify the facility environment, participate in corrective actions, and maintain records under HACCP and GMP programs. The role requires an associate degree or QA experience and strong English communication; regular attendance

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a science related field or 1+ years in a Quality Assurance position or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of GMP's, Food Safety, and Safety requirements
• Ability to read, write and speak in English at a level of proficiency to clearly understand items such as food safety documentation, ingredient labels, etc. is required.
• Basic computer skills; e-mail, Word, Excel.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

Responsibilities

• Documents and reports any food safety or quality issues and participates in determination of corrective actions to be taken.
• Assists with pre-operational inspection of production plant and equipment and completion or related documentation.
• Performs process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points according to the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
• Participates in determination of corrective actions when verification checks do not meet the limits defined in the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
• Verifies the facility environment including items such as temperature throughout the production facility, sanitizer concentrations and other food safety related conditions.
• Completes Hold Tags and Cooling Tags, if appropriate, to isolate non-conforming ingredients or products.
• Conducts and documents the daily product review; participates in evaluation of key sensory attributes of finished products.
• Responsible for maintaining records, completing documentation, following proper documentation protocols as assigned
• Adherence and monitor of programs including HACCP Program, good manufacturing practices, foreign material control, plant sanitation, product quality assurance and other programs as assigned
• As part of monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s)
• Performs special projects and other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Food safety

Safety requirements

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in a science-related field

Job description

Kelly is currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Associate for a long-term opportunity in the Topeka, KS area! The QA Associate monitors key process control points during production operations, and documents and reports any food safety or quality issues so that corrective actions can be taken.

Essential Position Functions:

• Documents and reports any food safety or quality issues and participates in determination of corrective actions to be taken

• May assist with pre-operational inspection of production plant and equipment and completion or related documentation

• Performs process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points according to the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.

• Participates in determination of corrective actions when verification checks do not meet the limits defined in the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.

• Verifies the facility’s environment including items such as temperature throughout the production facility, sanitizer concentrations and other food safety related conditions.

• Completes Hold Tags and Cooling Tags, if appropriate, to isolate non-conforming ingredients or products.

• Conducts and documents the daily product review; participates in evaluation of key sensory attributes of finished products.

• Responsible for maintaining records, completing documentation, following proper documentation protocols as assigned

• Adherence and monitor of programs including HACCP Program, good manufacturing practices, foreign material control, plant sanitation, product quality assurance and other programs as assigned

• As part of monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s)

• Performs special projects and other related duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in a science related field or 1+ years in a Quality Assurance position or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of GMP's, Food Safety, and Safety requirements

• Ability to read, write and speak in English at a level of proficiency to clearly understand items such as food safety documentation, ingredient labels, etc. is required.

• Basic computer skills; e-mail, Word, Excel.

• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Food processing, warehouse and food laboratory environment.

• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25oF to 110oF.

• Regularly required to stand and walk, ability to climb ladders, bend, reach and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.

• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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