Documents and reports any food safety or quality issues and participates in determination of corrective actions to be taken - May assist with pre-operational inspection of production plant and equipment and completion or related documentation - Performs process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points according to the facility's Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan. - Participates in determination of corrective actions when verification checks do not meet the limits defined in the facility's Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan. - Verifies the facility's environment including items such as temperature throughout the production facility, sanitizer concentrations and other food safety related conditions. - Completes Hold Tags and Cooling Tags, if appropriate, to isolate non-conforming ingredients or products. - Conducts and documents the daily product review; participates in evaluation of key sensory attributes of finished products. - Responsible for maintaining records, completing documentation, following proper documentation protocols as assigned - Adherence and monitor of programs including HACCP Program, good manufacturing practices, foreign material control, plant sanitation, product quality assurance and other programs as assigned - As part of monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s). Job Specifications - Associate degree in a science related field or 1 years in a Quality Assurance position or equivalent experience. - Basic knowledge of GMP's, Food Safety, and Safety requirements - Ability to read, write and speak in English at a level of proficiency to clearly understand items such as food safety documentation, ingredient labels, etc. is required. - Basic computer skills; e-mail, Word, Excel. - Regular attendance and punctuality are required.