Quality Assurance Specialist I - 1st shift

Lactalis USA
$20.00 - $23.00 / hr
United States, New York, Buffalo
2376 South Park Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 22, 2025
Description 1st shift - 10:00 am - 7:30 pm - Mon-Thurs/4 hours on Sun OR Monday\t 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.\tBasic understanding of Environmental Monitoring, Swabbing and Prevention of Cross Contamination. 2.\tExecutes quality assurance programs to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products.3.\tEstablish, 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.\tProvide management with appropriate information related to quality.5.\tComplete pre-audit facility questionnaires in a timely manner. 6.\tInterpret/report testing results against specifications and interaction with management.7.\tPerform quality and food safety related testing as needed.8.\tBehave in a professional manner that always represents the Company in the highest ethical standard.9.\tCollect/prepare samples for management review and sensory evaluation.10.\tProvide support to lab staff as needed, and deploy investigations as appropriately assigned or requested.11.\tThis description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.12.\tObtain NYS licenses for Milk Receiving & Antibiotic Testing, HTST/Pasteurization and testing requirements. Requirements Qualifications: \tHigh School Diploma required. \t0-2 years (entry level). Education and/or Experience: \tProficiency in MS Excel and Word are necessary. \tStrong communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently. *\tSense of responsibility and willingness to go above and beyond.