Quality Assurance Coordinator
Location: Edenton, NC, United States
Job Function: Operations
Req Number: 897
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Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Olam Edible Nuts Food Safety & Quality Manager, the Quality Coordinator will work in all quality areas, assist filling in for other Quality positions as needed, perform training and evaluations of Quality Techs, and perform duties and responsibilities as needed by the Quality Department with minimal supervision.
Position Responsibilities:
- Must be able to train Quality Tech 2 employees in Quality procedures and job duties.
- Evaluate job performance of Quality Tech 2 employees.
- Must be able to prepare and complete all Quality and Production forms, labels, and data entry in a consistent and accurate manner.
- Conduct standardized test of peanuts processed to verify compliance of the specifications as required for the quality of the product and report any concerns to the Quality Management Team.
- Assist in performing Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions as required and directed by the Quality Management Team.
- Records and completes documentation and data entry of quality test, test procedures, and results. Must notify Supervisor or Quality Management Team of any defects.
- Compares test results with standards and record results.
- Assist in reviewing quality and production documentation to ensure that all parameters are met and the required checks, signatures, initials, requirements for analysis are completed properly.
- While performing these duties, the employee will be required to smell and taste samples of peanut products to ensure they meet specifications.
- Assist with review, interpreting, and communicate information received on certificates of analysis (COA) from laboratories utilized for analytical and microbiological testing, completing documentation as necessary.
- Assist with executing and completing product COAs.
- Assist with executing and completing environmental testing / analysis and completing documentation of tests and results as well as implementing and executing corrective actions.
- Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment, and instruments such as but not limited to colorimeters, scales, moisture analyzers, and sieve shakers.
- Will be expected to clean and sanitize equipment/instruments and will maintain general housekeeping duties.
- All employees are directly responsible for the Quality of products produced by ofi-Olam Edible Nuts. Each employee must perform their job function in accordance to Employee Safety requirements, Food Safety Plan, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Sanitation expectations.
- Must follow safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations which apply to the job, including but not limited to, right to Know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, blood borne pathogens, and lockout/tagout, and GMPs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- College degree or one to three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer-based software applications.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision, ensuring that all tasks are completed.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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