QA Systems and Regulatory Intern

Regular business hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am CT – 4:30 pm CT, with flexibility.This position will assist with several Corporate Quality Assurance (QA) projects including, but not limited to: ·         Evaluation of GTIN numbers for products, based on requirements, determining which ones need to be updated, evaluating customers who receive product, developing communication to customer about changes, updating systems, as appropriate.·         Customer information portals: assist entering and updating documents and QA data into various customer 3^rd party portals (TraceGains, Syndigo, Repositrak, etc.).·         Enter chemical hazard data (heavy metals & mycotoxins) obtained from suppliers into ERP system. ·         Annual supplier & raw material vulnerability checks in various 3^rd party portals, including: food fraud, HorizonScan, Organic Integrity Database, etc. documenting updates and escalating if there are findings.·         BRCGS Food Safety Audit non-compliance metrics – transfer data from spreadsheets to new system for automated metrics tracking.·         Other corporate QA projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Minimum education:  Bachelor Degree in business, or food industry related subject (or enrolled and working towards completion of degree).  Requires attention to detail, effective communications, strong organization, capable prioritization, solid interpersonal skills and successful relationship building. 

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Products (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).  

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English is essential.  Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.  Able to respond to either common and sensitive inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers and suppliers.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to work with basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Must have seasoned judgment and business situation versatility, with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit or stand.  The Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally exposed to a non-manufacturing, office type environment and not subject to noise, dust, industrial type machinery.

SAFETY

While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety.  It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to report any and all injuries immediately to the supervisor, and to report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss.

FOOD SAFETY/SECURITY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:

The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect free products that are in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and are of the highest levels of food safety, quality and productivity.  To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the FDA Current Good Manufacturing Policies as set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment and facilities.  It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment and prevent any accidental or intentional adulteration of the products produced at the facility.