Job Description

Essential Job Functions:
• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required
personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to
hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety
gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or
governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Ensure all products being run conform to the customer product specifications as outlined in SAP system, and conduct
analysis on raw deliveries, finished batches and treated water.
• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials
and determine status of materials as acceptable or unacceptable.
• Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits to monitor all aspects of finished product
and packaging integrity.
• Investigate all out of specification conditions and make recommendations for corrective action and document.
• Enter data into and confirm batches in SAP.
• Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained by
performing secure seal, closure torque and seaming checks.
• Effectively perform BBSO audits and provides feedback to the employee observed.
• Can send professional emails as required to provide effective communication to all levels of the organization.
• Understands how to generate a Process Order (COR1) and print batch sheet in emergency situations with Manager
approval.
• Stop any production which may be questionable in terms of Food Safety and immediately alert a member of the
management team.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed. Complete all other required reports (work
orders, action reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Perform analytical tests required to qualify ingredient batches for production.
• Perform production line checks at specified intervals.
• Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
• Report all out of specification results to designated leadership.
• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by leadership.
• Has demonstrated Tier I skills have been sustained at an acceptable level with limited supervision.

Required Skills:
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
• Exposure to using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines) preferred.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• Ability to apply statistical methods to analyze data and identify trends.
• High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
• Familiarity with ISO, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations preferred.
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Able to read and understand metric system.

Competencies:
• Technical: Skilled in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests
• Integrity: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in all quality assurance activities.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication with production staff and management

Education and Experience:
• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Laboratory experience required.
• In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, sensory tasting must be at least 21 years old.

Working Conditions:
• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as
needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require
hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold (laboratory is temperature controlled).
The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements:
• 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements: R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Physical Demand R O F
Stand or Sit X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X
Lifting up to 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs) X
Carry weight, lift X
Walking X
Driving X
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance X

• Visual/Sensory: This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Mental Stress: There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Other Duties:
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at
any time with or without notice.