Auditor, Finished Product

Job Description

Location:

Owensboro, KY

Job Title:

Finished Product Auditor

Department:

Quality

Work Status:

On-site

Reports To:

QA Supervisor

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Shift:

Night C

 

COMPRENHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus 

 

Comp Range: $29.9074 - $30.7619

 

BONUSES:

Based on plant quarterly results.

 

COMMENTS: This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.

 

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibilities of the Finished Product Auditor are to perform the auditing, sampling, inspections and testing utilizing the approved methods and equipment to support Owensboro retort operations.  Also required is reviewing all production processing records and HACCP records for compliance to requirements. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Abide by all plant Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) policies.
• Attend all Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) training.
• Abide by plant GMP requirements.
• Collect samples from Line 5 production and perform required finished product testing utilizing approved methods and equipment.
• Record all finished product testing in required database systems.
• Conduct review of all production processing and HACCP records for compliance to requirements.
• Determine compliance to all production processing and HACCP records and release finished product when compliance is met (red & white wet savory).
• Document and close out all process deviations.
• Forward process deviations to JBT Technologies for disposition.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing procedures against the HACCP protocol.
• Attend Better Process Control School with successful completion of course requirements.
• Input processing parameters in Retort database as needed.
• Release finished product in the SAP QM Module.
• Release raw materials in the SAP QM Module.
• Cover in process lab techs breaks and lunches.
• Cover 2nd and 3rd shift record reviewer vacations and absences (working a 12 hour shift).
• Participate in internal and external quality system audits.
• Support R&D initiatives; heat pens, plant trials, sale sample runs, product qualifications, new product intensive care, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and standardization of lab equipment.
• Perform general laboratory maintenance and housekeeping.
• Order laboratory supplies as needed.
• Train associates and temporaries for laboratory coverage as needed.
• Order temporary associates as needed.
• Have computer knowledge working in Access, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, SAP QM Module and Interspec.
• Support TPM Quality Maintenance Pillar to work on continuous improvement projects.
• Develop training materials and participate in conducting annual quality training.
• Attend and participate in QA team meetings.
• Perform other duties as required of the position or as directed

 

EDUCATION:  

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, microbiology or other business related field is a plus.

 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work accident free. Understand & obey all safety rules and guidelines, behave in a safe manner at all times. 
• Participate in plant safety programs.
• Work in a team environment.
• Work in a hot or cold (34°F) environment.
• Must be able to stand or walk around during 8 hours to perform job.
• Perform visual inspections of materials and products.
• Maintain paper or computer records as required.
• Read and understand written instructions.
• Exhibit professional written and oral