• Provides visual, aesthetic, and quantifiable inspection of product
• Insures product meets or exceeds customer specifications
• Insures that line changes are performed according to specifications
• Performs SOR qualifications
• Reviews and releases batch records
• Collects and inspects first shots
• Utilizes JDE to place inventory on blocked status in audit area as required
• Cleans production gauges and quality equipment in manufacturing
• Reviews and updates Quality Department SOP’s and Work Instructions as needed.
• Transfers product internally and assists associates to do so through the use of internal product transfer forms.
• Assists production associates as needed.
• Follows applicable Food Safety, cGMP, and Safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance processes & GMP preferred
• Computer application skills preferred
• Must be capable of learning how to use gauges and measurement equipment as necessary
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with others on projects and assigned tasks
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal skills needed.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) needed

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effective written and oral communication skills needed.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.