QA Tech - Kennesaw, GA

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Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality of raw materials and finished goods used by and/or manufactured at ADM Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes. The primary function of this role is to be a “hands on” technician that performs quality assurance / control functions and assists in compliance with internal and external regulations, protocols, and policies.

Job Responsibilities Ensure facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulations

Act as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality Control techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safety

Sample and analyze raw materials, in process goods, and finished products to assure compliance to specifications

Perform cleaning validations and line clearance using, but not limited to, ATP technologies

Assist with quality team audits including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP

Record and evaluate test data, alerting the Quality department of any deviations from specifications

Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvements

Partner with plant operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices, sanitation and pest control programs, procedures and systems are effectively monitored per policy requirements

Assist in drafting and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Forms as directed

Partner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture, to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement product and to facilitate the successful execution of customer, regulatory, and certification audits

Support document control activities including reviewing batch records for completeness, verifying logs and records are appropriately completed, and maintaining quality records as required

Review lab analysis reports and communicate findings to QA leadership for disposition of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods

Follow and enforce all company GMPs and SOPs

Other duties as assigned

Auto req ID 485221BR

Minimum Education Required High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Required Skills:

Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team

environment

Strong teamwork and influence skills

Must have the ability to assess situation and develop a solution

Must have good attention to detail

Must have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting required

Experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel

Strong analytical experience

Ability to learn new technologies quickly

Results driven, strong work ethic

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Must be able to occasionally lift up to 55 pounds

Ability to perform a standing job for a full shift

Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time

Ability to differentiate subtle variances in color

Ability to wear a respirator and hearing protection

Ability to work overtime or weekends as needed to support production schedules

Fluent In English Required, Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred Must possess a valid US driver’s license

Education Requirements Minimum – High School Diploma

Required Experience Preferred – Associate degree in a science-related field.

Preferred: Two years of experience as a QA/QC technician in a food, dietary supplement, or

pharmaceutical GMP environment

Experience working in an FDA regulated environment

Experience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and GFSI

Experience with food safety and defense program

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The Pay For This Position Is Expected To Be $21.50/hour

City* Kennesaw

State* Georgia

Job_Category Technician

Job Code Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor ADM