We are seeking multiple Full-Time Quality Assurance Associate for a food manufacturing client based in Bethlehem, PA. A background in the food industry is preferred but not required. Backgrounds in packaging or manufacturing are also preferred but not required.
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QA Associate Job Details:
Job Type: Full-Time // Temp to Hire
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Pay Rate: $20-$21 per hour (shift differentials)
Schedule: multiple shift times available (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
- REQUIRED to work two Saturday's a month
QA Associate Job Summary:
The primary function of this role is to support the Quality Control and Quality Assurance departments in testing, ensuring proper cGMP compliance and maintaining controlled documents that relate to the production of packaged food and the accompanying regulatory compliance. This position also oversees the quality control lab calibration/verification program of equipment such as balances, thermometers, and other scientific equipment.
QA Associate Primary Duties:
Assure all food products meet or exceed quality standards set forth by the company and safety standards set forth by national, state, and local regulatory bodies.
• Audit production lines to ensure product coming off the lines is safe and of the highest quality.
• Verify that production paperwork is accurate and complete.
• Verification of non-GMO, Gluten Free, and Organic Compliance documentation.
• Gluten testing, swabbing and allergen testing of food contact surfaces.
• Check the functionality of equipment as it pertains to food safety and quality.
• Monitor/enforce cGMP compliance within the facility.
• Monitor cleanliness of production equipment as it pertains to food safety/allergen control.
• Administer the relevant QC/QA documentation and testing required on daily basis.
• Monitor lab supplies, calibration frequencies and verification of lab equipment as well as associated documentation.
• Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated on and SOP's that apply to 21CFR-117 and the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2015 (FSMA)
• Perform Administrator responsibilities for the storage of retains, management of test data and samples to be tested.
• Other Quality Control responsibilities as assigned.
QA Associate Job Qualifications:
Required:
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with Microsoft Office: Word and Excel
• Able to speak, read, and write the English language
• Able to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing needs
• Able to work weekends and overtime
Preferred:
• A 2-year degree with 1-3 years of experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in facilitating cooperation amongst departments to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Highly organized with skills to continuously improve and drive processes to reduce waste and unnecessary tasks
Physical Demands:
• Necessary to lift up to twenty-five pounds (25lbs) while bending at knees, waist, and twisting upper body
• This position requires the employee to stand or walk on average 75% of workday
Why PeopleShare?
- We offer full medical benefits from day 1.
- Chance to work with the top companies in the area.
- Immediate ability to work with 15+ different companies by applying once.
- More local offices than any other agency, so if you would relocate we could be a resource for you.
- Weekly pay through direct deposit.
- Earn referral bonuses.
- We offer coaching to help you ace your interview.
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
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