Overview JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance with company, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation standards. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. (40%) + Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations. (20%) + Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. (15%) + Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices. (15%) + Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (10%) + Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. Qualifications 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: 1 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 (B) + Food processing equipment (B) + Food testing concepts and techniques (B) + PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B) 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 in a laboratory environment + Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service + Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Not applicable. PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES + Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability + Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness + Domestic and international regulatory compliance + Teamwork within the department and across departments + Project/assignment standards + Customer satisfaction + Safety standards and procedures: food + Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures LocationUS-GA-Conyers Job ID 2023-17417 Category Quality Assurance