QA Analyst Jobs in North Carolina

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Responsible for ensuring that all food quality processes align with the company’s compliance with food safety standards

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide production support in all aspects of the Dole quality process
• Do quality checks including bag seal, oxygen level, proportions, bag weight, raw materials Check equipment to verify accuracy
• Maintain reports and system log entries
• Complete food safety checks to meet all critical control points
• Place and remove “Hold” statuses as required for raw, in-process, and finished goods
• Receive and inspect raw (such as vegetables) to make sure they are aligned with the company policy and procedure.
• Support Master pack rework as needed
• Any and all other duties assigned by your supervisors
• Check, master pack check, and finished goods check

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

REQUIRED SKILLS, CAPABILITIES, EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a food processing facility is required.
• Completion of the FSQA Technician competency exam or demonstrated external FSQA experience is required.
• Good oral communication skills are required.
• Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment is essential.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must also maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with coworkers, and understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Flexibility is necessary to work any shift based on workload demands.

SAFETY/GMP REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in accordance with company policy
• Follow company safety rules, report workplace hazards or injuries immediately, and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

EMPLOYEE / PROCESS MANAGEMENT:

• N/A

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be prepared to work a variety of shifts and fulfill overtime requirements as necessary, including some weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees are required to wear approved footwear and protective equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. unassisted for up to one-third of the workday and 6 lbs. overhead as job demands dictate.
• Constant standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required.

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

• Plant Floor

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.


Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppaspan.pdf
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/legacy/files/USERRA_Private.pdf