Overview
Product Validation Specialist Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA at CCR Technologies
Job Purpose:
The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician Supports quality in standard processes to ensure compliance with standards; works with QA and manufacturing staff to ensure inspection and testing procedures are implemented and maintained; assists in the development of standards to meet quality specifications for goods and services used in the food industry.
Essential Functions:
· Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products.
· Communicates quality standards and parameters to product development team, and other appropriate staff.
· Works with manufacturing staff for the development of HACCP/HARPC Plans.
· Coordinates product testing processes.
· Identifies and analyzes issues, bugs, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and facilitates solutions to these issues.
· Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
· Reviews client, customer, and user feedback.
Works with manufacturing staff and customers to resolve any quality issues that arise.
Supports and collaborates across departments to enhance cross-functional understanding of manufacturing processes and outcomes.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Performs other related duties and ad hoc analysis as required or requested.
Required Competencies
· Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization.
· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
· Openness to give and receive feedback from staff to improve.
· Strong insight in developing and implementing internal controls, policies, and procedures.
· Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and focus in an at-times fast-paced environment.
· Ability to shift prioritization as needed.
· Strong problem-solving skills.
· Excellent organization, collaboration and critical thinking skills, as well as attention to detail.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not have direct supervision.
Education and Experience:
· High School Diploma or GED required.
· Bachelor’s degree in food science preferred.
· Minimum of one year’s work experience in an industrial or food environment required.
· Three to five years’ experience in related field is preferred.
Licenses, Permits, Certifications Required and willingness to obtain:
· HACCP Certification
· PCQI Certification
· Have or obtain FSSC22000 training
· Have or obtain Food Science/Processing Certification
· Be or become a GFSI or SQF Practitioner
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time non-exempt (hourly) position. Typical days and suggested hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. This position is 100% on-site.
Work Environment and Attire:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.The acceptable attire for this position is business casual.
Physical Demands:
· While working on work floor, the position involves daily exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, and/or noise.
· Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.
· Position requires the ability to stand; sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time; walk around office and plant; lift and carry packages up to 20 pounds; utilize fine dexterity; and reach, kneel, and twist to inspect in-process and finished goods. Also requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate with manufacturing staff and leadership as needed.
· Personal protective equipment will be provided.
· Position will be exposed to different levels of stress and responsibilities.
Travel:
· Travel is not expected for this position
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of you for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Dallas, TX 75235 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Dallas, TX 75235: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Product Validation Specialist
Company: CCR Technologies
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
