Quality Assurance Specialist I - 1st shift

Lactalis American Group Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a QA Specialist to support the QA Manager in maintaining product quality and safety. In this role, you will engage in environmental testing, quality assurance programs, and support projects related to new or changing products. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, where you will contribute to essential quality and food safety initiatives. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards, this opportunity is ideal for you to grow your career in quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with 0-2 years of experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the QA Manager in managing process deviation investigations.
• Execute quality assurance programs to prevent defects in products.
• Establish and improve quality and food safety programs.

Skills

Environmental Monitoring

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Description

Shift days/hours:

Monday – Thursday - 7:00 am – 4:30 pm and 4 hours on Sunday (flexible).

Summary: The QA Specialist will assist the QA Manager in managing the flow of process deviation investigations and quality hold resolutions. As needed, the QA Specialist will support projects related to new or changing products. The QA Specialist will support, maintain and update several processes, including environmental testing, reporting, product sampling, and ingredient testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Basic understanding of Environmental Monitoring, Swabbing and Prevention of Cross Contamination.
2. Executes quality assurance programs to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products.
3. Establish, implement, and continually improve quality / food safety programs including GMP / Hygiene, HACCP, Allergen Control, Hold & Release, Cleaning & Sanitation, CAPA, Pest Management, Traceability & Recall, Customer Feedback, GFSI Standard, Organic & other System Certifications etc.
4. Provide management with appropriate information related to quality.
5. Complete pre-audit facility questionnaires in a timely manner.
6. Interpret/report testing results against specifications and interaction with management.
7. Perform quality and food safety related testing as needed.
8. Behave in a professional manner that always represents the Company in the highest ethical standard.
9. Collect/prepare samples for management review and sensory evaluation.
10. Provide support to lab staff as needed, and deploy investigations as appropriately assigned or requested.
11. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
12. Obtain NYS licenses for Milk Receiving & Antibiotic Testing, HTST/Pasteurization and testing requirements.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma required.
2. 0-2 years (entry level).

Education and/or Experience:

1. Proficiency in MS Excel and Word are necessary.
2. Strong communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
3. Sense of responsibility and willingness to go above and beyond.