Intern, Quality Assurance

TITLE

Quality Assurance Intern (Oxnard)

LOCATION

Oxnard, California

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for adherence to company and departmental policies, procedures and practices.

• Ensures that company GMPs are being followed.

• Participates in daily Production meetings.

• Conducts daily sanitation inspection.

• Inspects incoming packaging and ingredients for compliance to JMS specifications.

• Monitors HACCP plan.

• Assists in the training of hourly personnel.

• Data entry into computer systems.

• Monitors accuracy of lab paperwork.

• Investigates quality incidents.

• Prevents accidents by recognizing physical and behavioral hazards and taking corrective action.

• Works closely with management, office, quality control, maintenance and hourly personnel to achieve goals.

• May do manual work.

• Work with the Personnel Clerk and work out labor needs for the following work day.

• Assists in the coordination of the activities of all QA staff, as necessary.

• May assist in the training and dissemination of work in the Department.

• Perform laboratory tests as required.

• Maintain laboratory in an organized, clean condition.

• Maintain inventory of laboratory chemicals, supplies and equipment.

• Inspect and grade products as necessary.

• Provide up-to-date quality control records and reports as necessary on a timely basis.

• Promote a positive and safe work environment.

• Maintains updated specification manuals, formulas, and test procedures.

• Responsible for an understanding and working knowledge of JMS grading procedures and product specifications.

• Conduct special tests, evaluations, and projects as requested by the Quality Assurance Manager.

• Assists in identifying potential quality problems; develops, recommends and reports on improvement measures; and recommends corrective action.

• Assist with preparation for third party audits.

• Maintain quality control records.

• Supervise or conduct incoming packaging or ingredient materials inspection.

• Stay current with trends and developments in the quality control field including sanitation, food technology, processing, governmental regulations and requirements.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

• Currently have a 4-year degree or are enrolled in a 4-year Food Science or Engineering degree program is required

Other

• Must be available in early April through the end of August.

• Must be able to work six days per week, various shifts.

• Strong leadership skills and communication skills.

• Must be detail oriented.

• Bilingual (Spanish) highly desired.

• Organized with good analytical skills.

• Technical knowledge in food processing is preferred.

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Compensation

Pay Range: $19/hr. to $24/hr.

Housing Allowance (for qualified students)

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