CoPack Quality Assurance Associate

The tasks and responsibilities required of the Quality Assurance Associate are outlined below:

• Performs hourly checks to verify finished goods coincide with MARS in-plant instructions and standards.
• Performs incoming product destruction for proper analysis of the product (i.e. temperature and moisture damaged).
• Performs inspections of packaging and donor candy to verify specifications/requirements are met to better reject or discard materials not up to standards.
• Performs manufacturing quality inspection audits on products as required.  (i.e. weight accuracy, bag quality, label accuracy, unusual odor/discoloration).
• Inspection and audit of staged inbound and outbound products. (SKU, visible damage, pallet count)
• Provide general support and assistance in resolving and researching quality discrepancies by reporting them immediately to management.
• Maintains compliance with GMPs, 5S, and OSHA standards.
• Responsible to perform all duties in a safe, clean, and organized manner while assuring associates also act in accordance with these.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The skills and qualifications required for the Quality Assurance Associate are outlined below:

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize tasks based on business needs.
• Strong communication skills. (written, verbal, and penmanship)
• Ability to frequently lift 35 lbs. and occasionally up to 55 lbs.
• Prior quality knowledge is a plus.