Quality Assurance Specialist

Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Rochester
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

Kemps LLC a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America(DFA)Starting Wage depending upon experience--General Purpose:Provide analysis, review and approval of incoming raw materials and packaging versus specification to ensure they are meeting the requirements.--Job Duties and Responsibilities:Analyzing materials against specifications, policies, programs and procedures of Kemps. Review and compare material and packaging labels against previously approved labels. Provide that Certificate of Analysis' are received and reviewed against specifications for each incoming lot of product. Reviewing product condition upon receipt to ensure damage or tampered product is not received.Aiding the warehouse employees with investigations regarding raw materials.Assist "hold and release" program for finished product at outside warehouses. Assist with daily inventory verification of critical food safety holds. Communicate product releases upon testing approval.Assist with Preparing samples and coordinate shipping to outside testing vendors.Assist with environmental and pathogen sampling at locations according to Pathogen Environmental Monitoring (PEM) program.Communicate with vendors and/or vendor representatives when information is incorrect or missing. Assist with daily paperwork verification and employee Quality Assurance training.Participate in internal audits and calibration verification activities.Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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