Woodland Foods is hiring a
Quality Assurance Specialist

Summary

Join our organization as a QA Specialist I in the Quality Assurance department. You will support the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance processes, monitor product quality, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide general support to the Quality Assurance department.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of work experience

Responsibilities

• Collect and archive library samples from the Receiving department
• Conduct quality and food safety audits individually or as part of a team
• Ensure proper labeling and paperwork for inbound products
• Perform equipment cleaning and ATP swabbing after sanitation processes
• Ensure allergen compliance on production lines
• Evaluate product samples at the time of receiving, considering factors such as appearance, size, moisture analysis, and ingredient statements
• Conduct initial evaluations of possible quality issues
• Assist with handling various returns that may include inspection of customer concerns
• Assist with general data entry on QA-related documents, such as product information and Vendor Certificate of Analysis
• Audit all receipts and paperwork for accuracy in terms of items and quantities
• Conduct any other functions as required by the QA department
• Conduct pre-operational inspections at production site
• Inspect equipment used daily and report any issues as needed
• Responsible for sticker removal/application for INAFS items
• Manage product sampling necessary for Certificate of Analysis creation
• Conduct internal incident investigations
• Perform Gluten testing on Gluten-free products and lines
• Release products that are on hold when approval is received
• Generate maintenance work requests linked to Quality/Food Safety
• Perform in-house sample testing, including testing for moisture, size, and water activity

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish helpful

Benefits

This is an onsite role