Quality Assurance Auditor - Urbana at Frontier Co-op in Urbana, Iowa

Job Description:

SUMMARY
Responsible for compliance with government and third-party standards and regulations. Performs on-site and audit-based evaluations in operations; audits compliance to SOPs/standard work, operational processes, product rules and regulations, personnel practices, cGMPs, etc. Improves SOPs and provides standard work and training input. Ability to obtain HACCP, PCQI and Internal Auditing certifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains current knowledge base of cosmetic good manufacturing practices. Attends or assists third party audits, including FDA, QAI and ISO 22716. Audits in-line quality checks. Performs SOP/Process audits in Operations. Performs plant inspections, testing, and sampling for quality assurance compliance. Performs environmental testing/allergen swabbing. Performs plant water testing. Answers process-related questions for packaging and processing. Placards non-conforming items and completes warehouse transfers in the ERP system. Initiates Product Rework or Reject Forms. Improves SOPs, provides standard work and training input. Attends production meetings with quality updates. Has a critical role in assuring product quality and continuous improvement. Performs general clerical duties such as filing, data entry and report writing. Works independently while demonstrating excellent judgment, accuracy, and decision making with little oversight. Assists other quality assurance personnel when needed. Strives to reduce waste, recycle products whenever possible, and re-use resources when practical. Works safely at all times, follows safety rules and policies and participates in scheduled training. Reports injuries and near misses promptly and in required detailed format; proposes corrective action. Participates in continuous improvement efforts to increase company efficiency. Must be flexible to rotate through other Frontier facilities, to provide support as needed. Other duties as assigned.

20-30% of time
Maintains current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents, including compliance with FDA, CTFA, organic and kosher regulations and standards, HACCP and other governmental and trade requirements. Represents quality assurance on cross-functional teams. Researches requirements of new product lines to ensure compliance. Provides information and support to other team members as needed. Assists with product certification and audit requirements. Answers customer questions and provides intra-departmental support.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate degree (A.A.) in biology, chemistry, food science or related field from two-year college or university; and 6 months to 1 year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, reports and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with a variety of people and respond to basic questions in situations where common courtesy and tact are needed.

QUANTITATIVE SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Ability to use a computer to create spreadsheets and charts, and run reports.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently. Understands and applies good laboratory practices. Good organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work within team concept. Familiarity with Word, Excel, web based and database software. Maintain positive attitude and approach to personnel when addressing items that do not meet Frontier expectations. Naturally inquisitive and comfortable asking questions. Respectful and observant of others feelings. Objective and not influenced by personal opinion; considers and represents facts. Not easily intimidated by others, leads by example. Patient and persistent, in spite of difficulty or opposition. Good listening, writing and verbal communication skills.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to type, handle, or feel and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and view a computer monitor or video display. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision, necessary to evaluate products effectively.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.