QA Lab Incoming Materials Specialist

We are currently seeking a QA Lab/Incoming Material Specialist to join our organization. The Specialist's responsibilities will include:   Primary Job Duties:

• Retrieve, prepare and mail samples for testing by third party laboratory
• Research manufacturing process for certain products from commodities to finished goods shipment
• Receive, log and test juice products
• Perform periodic target roaster inspections and evaluations for specific customers (includes mailing of samples to other roasters and managing international shipments)
• Maintain in-house databases for lot reporting etc.
• Create and maintain COAs (Certificates of Analysis)
• Prepare samples for target cupping by management (includes documentation, setup, brewing and pulling/preparing samples)
• Participate with management personnel in SQF required audits (GMPs, HACCP, Pest Control etc.)
• Prepare product specifications and other customer requested documents including nutritional data on an as needed basis
• Sample, evaluate, and document incoming materials (ingredients, packaging, labels) and report concerns/non-conformances
• Collect samples which may include but are not limited to: raw materials, finished products, and ingredients
• Assist in the evaluation and disposition of all samples. Including logging samples and various lab duties associated with sample evaluation
• Maintain & log of all inspections and share weekly report of findings. Develop and report external logistics performance results
• Follows all policies, procedures, standards, and safety requirements

Secondary Job Duties:

• Inspect the set-up of all packing lines and grinders at the beginning of the day, verifying the readings and recording the results
• Verify, inspect and record grinder/dump executions and packing line changes
• Perform quality checks (roast color, % moisture, grind analysis, dust content, weights, etc.) of product soon after a grinder/packing line has undergone an item change
• Document results of quality checks
• Identify and segregate nonconforming goods for proper disposition and notify QA Supervisor Visually inspect returned goods delivered by warehouse and, if necessary, perform analysis on goods and record results
• Determine disposition of certain returned goods
• Receive and analyze certain customer complaints
• Actively participate in SQF/GMP improvement activities
• Retrieve production samples (after deemed acceptable) of each blend and forward to Core Tea Lab for further analysis
• Log blend change samples and quality issues for ISO purposes
• Ensure physical blend "target" samples are properly maintained and updated
• Perform general daily housekeeping in work area to maintain a quality/safe working environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Qualifications Qualifications:

• Two years QA experience in manufacturing/production setting
• Experience with standard laboratory equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to professionally communicate with all levels within the organization and customers as needed
• Intermediate knowledge of basic Windows software applications (Access, Outlook, Word & Excel).
• Proven track record of responsibility and reliability
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled