Job Details
Posted 24 August, 2026
Job Id: 630097
Quality Assurance Specialist I
Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION
Responsible for auditing the products and processes at various points in the areas of production and packaging to ensure adherence to company quality standards. Communicate any deviations to management. Assist the Quality Assurance team with special projects as required. Comply with SQF, Food Safety Plan (HACCP), Food Quality Plan (FQP) standards.
* Conduct thorough and detailed quality audits of lines to ensure products meet established quality standards.
* Equipment verification including: metal detector, x-ray, scales, etc.
* Audit paperwork of operators to ensure they are meeting quality standards
* Report any deviations to QA Supervisor in complete appropriate details.
* Report any housekeeping issues that need attention.
* Document all areas of non-compliance and insure corrective action to eliminate them.
* Work with Production and Packaging Managers, Supervisors, and hourly associates on daily issues and problems
* Utilize computer to enter and track result data
* Comply with SQF, Food Safety Plan (HACCP), Food Quality Plan (FQP) standards.
* Responsible for ensuring compliance to FDA and cGMP standards for Quality Control, including continuous training.
* Responsible for ensuring Dietary Supplement’s Identity, Purity, Strength and Quality.
* Alternate cover: QA Specialist II.
* Participate in all necessary training is required to successfully perform job responsibilities.
* Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
* For business and safety reasons, must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in written English.
* High School Diploma. BS in Food Science or related major is preferred.
* Ability to communicate with all line level positions and management
* Attention to detail
* Self starter and must be able to work independently with minimum supervision
* Able to assert himself / herself effectively
* Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Ability to develop cross functional and multinational relationships to support interaction with various internal customers.
* Strong analytical skills
* Ability to read and follow documents (Standard Operating Procedures and Test Methods)
* Knowledge of GMP and Quality systems
* Knowledge of spoken Spanish is a plus
Pay Rate: $26.40/hr
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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