QA Analyst

Division: QSE    Location: On-Site, Macedon, NY, USA

About the role

The QA Analyst performs analytical testing using established methodologies in support of finished goods, in-process items, and equipment swabbing to ensure all products comply with food-safety and quality specifications. The role utilizes approved laboratory techniques and performs complex calculations to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.

Schedule: 1st Shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Pay range: $25.00–$29.00 USD per hour.

Responsibilities

• Performs Pre-Operational Inspections.
• Conducts perfect-package checks on applicable production lines and reports issues to QA management.
• Verifies food-safety preventive controls are in place and operating properly.
• Supports and educates team members on food-safety responsibilities and good manufacturing procedures.
• Conducts data analysis to identify trends and patterns; leads continuous-improvement efforts and projects.
• Performs microbiological swabs as needed.
• Places all non-conforming products on hold, troubleshoots, and works with leadership to investigate root cause and determine non-conforming product range.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of production lines and process flows to troubleshoot production issues with appropriate parties and minimize downtime.
• Identifies areas to reduce waste, rework, and other inefficiencies with a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Performs internal audits of facility, process, and programs.
• Acts as a backup to Quality Technicians as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required; AAS or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing quality-assurance experience in a highly regulated environment such as food or pharmaceutical manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• HACCP training strongly preferred.
• Ability to speak effectively with groups of employees throughout the organization; routinely writes reports and corresponds with all levels of plant personnel.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at a time without aid.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in English (SQF regulation requirement).