Quality Specialist

Summary of the Position: The Quality Specialist is responsible for conducting PCQI verification of production testing, records and vendor materials. The position will also provide support to processing, packaging, R&D, and sanitation activities and verifications. The Quality Specialist is accountable for holding product when out of specification for investigation. Functions of the Position:% of TimeorMarginal (M)Essential (E)Functions Performed25?onducts PCQI review of production records and preventive control records. 25?onducts ingredient sampling, COA review, label review to ensure allergen statements are accurate and release of materials. Holds materials that do not meet specification.25%EPerforms audits and verification of quality testing being conducted on processing lines. Assures that action is taken on OOS and trending results. Holds products that do not meet specification. Trains operators on Food Safety and Quality testing.10%EMonitors data from analysis, holds and equipment checkouts.5?onducts pathogen, indicator, and allergen swabbing per the schedule provided by the QA Supervisor5%EPrepares samples, plates and reads and reports results of sanitation effectiveness plates.5%EPerforms any extra assigned duties as needed.ContinuallyAware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality.Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management.Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills and information within assigned team and across functional areas. Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development. Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following current good manufacturing practices, allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/food fraud, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications:Associate's degree in chemistry, biology or related field preferred.Food quality experience is required.Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: PCQI certification is preferredGFSI/SQF certification is preferredFork truck qualification is preferred Skills and Competencies:Must be able to eat any snack product or nut variety.Attention to detail, good record keeping and basic math skills.Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and stand for long periods. Ability to use the following: calculator, analytical scale, salt/moisture/oxygen analyzers, water activity meter and color meter.Ability to climb stairs and ladders.May be exposed to high temperatures. Job Specific Requirements:This position is subject to mandatory overtime based on business needs. In the event that the quality specialist is absent, the department manager is responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover this position.

Created: 2025-10-14