Quality Assurance Personnel

Actalent • Leesburg, FL

402d • $37,440 - $41,600

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Personnel role at Actalent involves ensuring the quality and compliance of finished products and shipped goods within a manufacturing environment. The position requires performing daily quality checks, managing product retainers, and verifying production logs, all while adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The ideal candidate will contribute to establishing quality standards and assist in training new employees, ensuring a high level of quality assurance throughout the production process.

Requirements

• At least a year of QA experience, preferably in Food and Beverage.
• Experience with Batch Records and manual/computer documentation.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Manual dexterity for operating machinery and computers.
• Working knowledge of PC, Microsoft Office, and the Internet.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Good attendance, appearance, and personal hygiene.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work behind a computer for extended periods.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and complete reports.
• Complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Work well with others and treat company assets properly.
• Attention to detail and ability to lead and manage others.
• Understanding of equipment setup, breakdown, cleaning/sanitizing, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Nice To Haves

• A degree and management experience are a plus.
• Industry experience is preferred but not necessary if you have a background in food processing or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily QA checks on finished products and shipped goods before loading.
• Pull or ensure samples are obtained for required testing.
• Manage product retainers and verify completeness of daily production logs.
• Ensure all work is performed within SOPs and cGMP.
• Assist in establishing quality standards.
• Perform back-up for production personnel and provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Perform preventive maintenance on quality assurance equipment.
• Calibrate scales, perform weight checks every 30 minutes, and conduct X-Ray checks every hour.
• Navigate batch records to execute quality assurance goals and objectives.
• Evaluate QA processes for inbound raw materials and finished goods.
• Collaborate with management to implement department improvements and maintain high quality compliance.
• Communicate with purchasing and compliance regarding testing processes.
• Facilitate periodic quality meetings to discuss testing methods for inbound raws and finished goods.
• Validate quality processes by ensuring product/service specifications and quality attributes.
• Conduct periodic surveillance audits and follow up on customer complaints relating to quality.
• Review certificates of analysis (C of A's) and raw criteria for batch records.
• QA pallet shipments and update house labels for products and cases.
• Ensure quality runs of inbound raws to specification for batches.
• Involve in billing lab processes to customers and send out products and raws to third-party labs.
• Obtain air and water samples from the production floor and assist in validations.
• Record and track all tests and work with auditing bodies such as Kosher/Halal/Organic.
• Perform other quality duties as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees