Quality Assurance Specialist Food Manufacturing (2nd Shift

On-Board Services is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist – Food Manufacturing in Arlington, TN About Us

On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full-time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

• Title:
  
  Quality Assurance Specialist – Food Manufacturing
• Position Type: contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
• Job Location:
  
  Arlington, TN
• Shift: M-F 2PM-10:30PM, may occasionally be required to work 12-hr days.

• 401K
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO

Compensation: $22/HR

Performs microbiological, analytical, performance, and sensory evaluations using established methods and procedures. Ensures compliance with food safety and quality standards, including BRC Global Standards for Food Safety, HACCP, GMPs, data integrity, formula control, process monitoring, document control, customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards.

• Monitor and audit products and processes from receiving through shipping to ensure all food safety and quality requirements are met.
• Conduct microbiological, analytical, performance, and organoleptic testing of ingredients, packaging materials, work-in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Document test results accurately and promptly notify management of deviations or nonconformances.
• Maintain databases and records of required laboratory and quality data.
• Verify adherence to process controls, weight control, HACCP requirements, and finished product specifications through regular audits of procedures and documentation.
• Work closely with Production and R&D teams to develop and maintain accurate work instructions, formulas, and product specifications.
• Train and coach production personnel on formula and specification requirements, GMPs, processing procedures, laboratory methods, and evaluation procedures as needed.
• Support plant and R&D teams with the testing and commercialization of new products and modifications to existing products.
• Collect and communicate process data and product samples as required for internal and external customers.
• Initiate, document, and track product and process changes, including supplier changes involving ingredients or packaging materials and engineering changes to equipment or processes.
• Work closely with Production teams to monitor product runs, investigate quality issues, and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, sanitation programs, BRC standards, product safety requirements, and applicable regulatory, Kosher, and Halal requirements.
• Initiate holds on ingredients or finished products that do not meet established product safety or quality requirements and ensure proper adherence to the Hold and Release program.
• Recommend improvements to manufacturing methods, sanitation practices, laboratory procedures, testing methods, and equipment.
• Stay current on manufacturing technologies, quality control practices, systems, and industry standards.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of products manufactured at the facility, including raw materials, packaging materials, manufacturing processes, quality specifications, and standards.
• Participate in QA 6S meetings and Process Improvement Teams (PIT) to address quality and sanitation issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Help establish project goals, timelines, and objectives in support of business priorities.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism and adhere to company codes of conduct.
• Follow all company safety rules and programs to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform other related duties as needed to support business objectives.

• Follow all GMP, food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and food safety standards.
• Report food safety incidents, including GMP violations, ingredient or product contamination, metal detector/screen/magnet deficiencies, glass breakage, pest activity,…