JOB SUMMARY:  Performs inspections, tests and audits of incoming raw materials and packaging to ensure compliance with GSF company requirements and manufacturing standards.  Troubleshoots, investigates and reacts to non-conforming raw materials and packaging.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs inspections, testing, monitoring and auditing of incoming raw materials and packaging to quality standards.
   
   
2. Troubleshoots, investigates and reacts to non-conforming raw materials and packaging, including product dispositions, corrective actions, and credit requests.
   
   
3. Maintains electronic database housing quality records such as internal specifications and vendor documents including COA’s.

4. Routinely interacts with plant personnel, supplier representatives and outside vendors on any raw material and packaging issues.

5. Monitors aging raw material and packaging inventory and reacts accordingly: including requests for shelf life extensions from vendors and communication with materials management.

6. Manages raw material and packaging holds as needed, to ensure non-compliant items are properly segregated. Initiates raw materials or packaging destructions as required.

7. Maintains records of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information.

8. Follows laboratory safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards for safety, GMP’s and HACCP.

9. Provides technical assistance and support to Purchasing and Product Development, during vendor and/or raw material or packaging approvals.

10. Participates in the sensory evaluation of raw materials and finished products as required.

11. Performs other related duties or projects as assigned.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• HACCP and GMP compliance
• Audit results
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety standards and procedures: food
• Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures
• Vendor relations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

0 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Food safety concepts and techniques (J)
• Food chemistry (J)
• Food microbiology (J)
• Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
• HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (J)
• Food processing equipment (B)
• Food testing concepts and techniques (J)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J)

Skill and ability to:

• Work independently
• Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform a variety of food safety tests
• Work effectively in a business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed