The main responsibility of this position is to sample and release incoming raw materials used within the dietary supplement manufacturing process following cGMP guidelines and established procedures. Included in these responsibilities are the representative sampling of raw materials, the internal submission of raw material samples for analysis, and labeling of raw materials. This position works closely with the Material Handler, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Production. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SHIFT
Day Shift, Flexible start between 6am- 8am Monday – Friday**
**Please note that mandatory overtime may occur on Saturdays
QUALIFICATIONS
- A.S. degree in Food science, Biology, or Chemistry preferred
- 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferably within quality control
- Experience with FDA/cGMP compliance is preferred
- Experience with MS Office
- Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
- Ability to work independently
- Requires a well-developed ability to read, write, and speak English in relation to topics of a complex or technical nature
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Per established procedures, review incoming raw and packaging material Certificates-of-Analysis for compliance to purchase specifications,
- Assign testing, sample, quarantine, label, and release approved raw materials used within the manufacturing process for dietary supplements.
- Sample, quarantine, test, label, and release approved packaging materials used within the manufacturing process for dietary supplements.
- Sampling/labeling materials lifting/stacking up to and including 60 lbs. daily.
- Process raw materials for rejection per established procedures in a timely manner.
- Assist in maintaining raw material specifications.
- Submit raw material samples for internal and contract laboratory analysis in a timely manner.
- Review internal laboratory and contract laboratory test reports for raw materials.
- Help perform physical characteristics testing of raw materials as needed.
- Document any internal non-conformances and out-of-specification conditions, investigate the root cause, recommend corrective actions, and make appropriate decisions for resolving such nonconformances and out-of-specification conditions. Communicate any non-conformance issues in a timely fashion to customer service, purchasing, and other appropriate staff.
- May act as a backup to QC Analyst I as needed.
- May act as a backup to Raw Material Coordinator as needed.
- To support the QC Manager or others during the investigations for any non-conformances or customer complaints.
- Able to provide training and guidance as necessary.
- Maintain the organization of raw material sample room to adhere to GMPs sanitation and cleanliness
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be able to successfully pass all job-related tests and certifications required for working in a cGMP, quality environment including but not limited to: inspections and GMP requirements to perform essential functions of the job. Must re-qualify every year on all job-related tests and certifications as job or qualifications require.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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