✨ About The Role
- The Quality Assurance Associate will be responsible for maintaining the quality and safety standards of Chomps products.
- Key responsibilities include performing QA inspections and tests across manufacturing and repack warehousing facilities.
- The role involves documenting and reporting any quality issues and assisting in product quality and food safety investigations.
- The candidate will support Chomps' recall plan and programs, ensuring readiness in case of product recalls.
- Regular inspections and audits at contract manufacturing plants and repack warehouses will be part of the job.
- The associate will participate in product quality investigations to identify processing errors and improvement opportunities.
- Conducting mock recall exercises and internal product traceability audits will be essential to verify the effectiveness of traceability systems.
- The role requires monitoring and analyzing consumer and customer complaints related to product quality and safety.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance within the meat manufacturing industry.
- A bachelor's degree in food science or a related field is preferred, showcasing a solid educational background.
- In-depth knowledge of USDA regulations, labeling requirements, HACCP, and GMPs is essential for success in this role.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are necessary to effectively manage quality assurance processes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities will help in working with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- The candidate should be detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement in quality assurance practices.
- Experience with GFSI standards and food safety auditing requirements will be beneficial for this position.