Quality Auditor - 1st Shift

Position: Quality Auditor - 1st Shift!
Location: New York

Quality Auditor Department:
Quality

Location:

Avon, NY

Reports To:

Compliance Manager / Quality Manager Union:
Teamsters Local 118

Base

Schedule:

6 AM - 2:30 PM Mandated OT as needed

Position Summary The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Quality Auditor to work at our food processing facility in Avon, NY. This position is responsible for performing quality assurance activities that support food safety, regulatory compliance, product quality, sanitation verification, and production operations. The Quality Auditor works closely with Operations, Sanitation, and Quality teams to ensure products meet Kraft Heinz standards, customer requirements, and regulatory specifications while supporting a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities Essential Job Functions Perform pre-operational sanitation audits and daily housekeeping inspections.

Conduct bacteriological and environmental swabbing activities.

Verify compliance with HACCP programs and food safety requirements.

Monitor metal detector performance and document verification records.

Inspect incoming raw materials and ingredients as required.

Perform hourly weight control checks utilizing approved systems and equipment.

Conduct residual oxygen, gas mixture, seal integrity, and package quality testing.

Complete finished product evaluations and case audits.

Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns and non-conformances.

Place product on hold when necessary and communicate findings to Quality leadership.

Enter and maintain component complaint and quality documentation records.

Complete required quality, food safety, and traceability documentation.

Support regulatory, customer, and internal quality audits.

Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the production shift.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action activities.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities Follow all Kraft Heinz safety policies and procedures.

Safely operate testing equipment and associated machinery.

Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures as required.

Wear and maintain required PPE.Report unsafe conditions, behaviors, and equipment concerns immediately.

Support Kraft Heinz's safety-first culture.

Sanitation Responsibilities Verify sanitation effectiveness through audits, inspections, and environmental monitoring.

Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment readiness.

Support sanitation compliance and corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.

Maintain GMP, food safety, and housekeeping standards throughout the shift.

Safely handle sampling equipment, testing supplies, and sanitation materials.

Support sanitation verification programs and documentation requirements.

Quality Assurance Responsibilities Ensure finished products and production processes meet Kraft Heinz quality standards.

Verify compliance with HACCP, GMP, food safety, and customer requirements.

Conduct product inspections, process checks, and quality testing activities.

Communicate quality concerns immediately and support corrective action efforts.

Complete required quality documentation accurately and timely.

Support internal, regulatory, and customer audit requirements.

Maintain integrity of quality data and records.

Participate in continuous improvement and root cause investigations.

Skills Profile Technical Skills Quality inspection and auditingHACCP and GMP knowledge

Food safety verification

Sampling and testing procedures

Documentation and recordkeeping

Data entry and computer skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance understanding

Problem-solving and troubleshooting

Professional Competencies Teamwork Communication Attention  to Detail Accountability Reliability Adaptability Critical  Thinking Time Management Safety Awareness…