Quality Control Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs work-related quality and specification compliance inspections of raw material, packaging material, and return goods. The position may also require to conduct investigation for non-conforming materials, assisting with shelf-life sample handling, and Online QC backup, sometimes off hour, weekend QC backup.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Receiving Inspection

· Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging materials according to QA/QC work instructions.

· Inspect incoming bulk materials (sugar, soybean oil, non-GMO soybean oil).

· Collect samples using hygiene method when needed according to the receiving manual.

· Organize and update Raw Material Manual.

· Organize and update receiving records.

· Organize and update COAs from suppliers.

· Work with QA Supervisor to investigate non-conformance RM/PM.

· Inspect return good for quality condition.

· Organize and account for shelf-life samples.

· Online Inspection

· Conduct online inspections and verify the control parameters according to procedures and instructions for production, filling and packaging process.

· Record results of inspections, including weigh-up, filling temperature, packaging material, product code, container closure, etc.

· Perform GMP/hygiene inspection based on GMP and hygiene standards. Correct GMP/hygiene violations and report to the production supervisor and/or QA Manager.

· Conduct daily and monthly sanitation inspections, including pre-operation inspection and post-operation inspection.

· Perform ATP test and environmental swabbing.

· Perform environmental air quality.

· Record the results of inspection and communicate with Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager.

· All jobs shall be conducted promptly according to QA/QC work instruction.

· Other tasks

· Observe and record nonconforming products/production and promptly communicate with the Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager or designee for immediate action.

· Assist Quality Assurance Manager with any tasks related to quality compliance.

· Perform other special assignments from management.

EDUCATION, SKILLS and EXPERIENCES

· A year of experience in food manufacturing

· This position requires a high school diploma or general education (GED).

· Candidates must be able to work independently and in cross-functional teams to achieve established goals.

· Individuals must be detail-oriented, quality-oriented, with a high sense of responsibility.

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

· Candidate must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English to perform daily functions.

· Bilingual in English/Chinese or Spanish preferred.