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Position Overview:

The Quality Assurance Specialist I is responsible for auditing the products and processes at various points in the areas of production and packaging to ensure adherence to company quality standards. The Quality Assurance Specialist I will communicate any deviations to management & assist the Quality Assurance team with special projects as required.

II. Specific Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Conduct thorough and detailed quality audits of lines to ensure products meet established quality standards. Equipment verification including metal detector, x-ray, scales, etc.

• Audit paperwork of operators to ensure they are meeting quality standards.

• Report any deviations to QA Supervisor in complete appropriate details. Report any housekeeping issues that need attention.

• Document all areas of non-compliance and ensure corrective action to eliminate them.

• Work with Production and Packaging Managers, Supervisors, and hourly associates on daily issues and problems.

• Utilize computer to enter and track result data.

• Comply with SQF, Food Safety Plan (HACCP), Food Quality Plan (FQP) standards. Responsible for ensuring compliance to FDA and cGMP standards for Quality Control, including continuous training.

• Responsible for ensuring Dietary Supplement’s Identity, Purity, Strength and Quality.

• Participate in all necessary training is required to successfully perform job responsibilities.

• Other duties as assigned.

III. Essential Skills and Experience:

Education or Equivalent: (Minimum required to perform job)

• High School Diploma. BS in Food Science or related major is preferred.

• For business and safety reasons, must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in written English. Ability to communicate with all line level positions and management.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements: (List unique knowledge skills, or problem-solving requirements)

• Knowledge of GMP and Quality systems.

IV. Dimensions of Position:

Scope of Responsibility

Direct Reports: None

V. Physical Requirements and Safety Considerations of the Position:

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit, climb, or balance and taste or smell. The position requires a great deal of walking and standing, approximately 85%.

**Pay Details:** $24.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.