Job description

Our Muskegon bakery has an open position on 1st for a Quality Assurance Specialist. This is for 1st shift and the hours are from 6am-2pm w/flexibility. If we have any issues on 2nd or 3rd shift we would need availability during those hours as well. Most often the hours will be 1st shift.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fill the role of a teacher, coach, and expert to solve problems.
• Be able to understand and communicate customer requirements for all products.
• Monitor production activities to ensure all quality and food safety procedures are understood and are being followed.
• Troubleshoot quality and food safety concerns as they arise and assist Production Supervisors and Leads to resolve any issues.
• Able to demonstrate why product doesn’t meet the quality expectations through navigation and use of the SPC software
• Monitor and record GMP compliance, document and/or correct non-compliances.
• Assure that General Safety and Food Safety is an absolute priority by setting an example.
• Look for and provide input for ways to improve processes.
• Have a generalized knowledge in all areas of the business.
• Have the ability to perform SPC audits including process path analysis, capability studies, and assist in training key operators on basic SPC principles

SPECIFIC TASKS:

• Performing pre-op inspections
• Lead the weekly Food Safety Inspections.
• Lead investigation, assist in the development of root cause and corrective actions for assigned customer complaints.
• Conduct internal audits and document/report findings. Assist in the development of root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist in training new employees on GMPs, Allergen Program and other Quality and Food Safety procedures.
• Responsible for the control of hold products
• Able to verify the Certificate of Analysis (COA) are meeting the specifications of all raw materials and packaging.
• Perform product testing and evaluation studies.
• Monitor and record product quality to insure proper specifications including weight, size, color, etc.

Qualifications:

Preferred experience:

• Quality Assurance: 2 years
• Food Manufacturing: 3 years
• Bilingual in Spanish a BIG PLUS!

Minimal Requirements for this position are:

• High school Diploma or the equivalent
• Ability to read and write in English for effective communication.
• Must be able to use thermometer, timer, caliper, pH meter, and other general tools associated with this position.
• Prior HACCP Training
• Foreign Material Control
• Exposure to Internal Audits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Muskegon, MI 49441: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Quality assurance: 2 years (Preferred)
• Quality inspection: 2 years (Preferred)
• Quality control: 2 years (Preferred)
• QA/QC: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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