TITLE

Quality Assurance Intern (Oxnard)

LOCATION

Oxnard, California

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Responsible for adherence to company and departmental policies, procedures and practices.

•    Ensures that company GMPs are being followed.

•    Participates in daily Production meetings.

•    Conducts daily sanitation inspection.

•    Inspects incoming packaging and ingredients for compliance to JMS specifications.

•    Monitors HACCP plan.

•    Assists in the training of hourly personnel.

•    Data entry into computer systems.

•    Monitors accuracy of lab paperwork.

•    Investigates quality incidents.

•    Prevents accidents by recognizing physical and behavioral hazards and taking corrective action.

•    Works closely with management, office, quality control, maintenance and hourly personnel to achieve goals.

•    May do manual work.

•    Work with the Personnel Clerk and work out labor needs for the following work day.

•    Assists in the coordination of the activities of all QA staff, as necessary.

•    May assist in the training and dissemination of work in the Department. 

•    Perform laboratory tests as required.

•    Maintain laboratory in an organized, clean condition.

•    Maintain inventory of laboratory chemicals, supplies and equipment.

•    Inspect and grade products as necessary.

•    Provide up-to-date quality control records and reports as necessary on a timely basis.

•    Promote a positive and safe work environment.

•    Maintains updated specification manuals, formulas, and test procedures.

•    Responsible for an understanding and working knowledge of JMS grading procedures and product specifications.

•    Conduct special tests, evaluations, and projects as requested by the Quality Assurance Manager.

•    Assists in identifying potential quality problems; develops, recommends and reports on improvement measures; and recommends corrective action.

•    Assist with preparation for third party audits.

•    Maintain quality control records.

•    Supervise or conduct incoming packaging or ingredient materials inspection.

•    Stay current with trends and developments in the quality control field including sanitation, food technology, processing, governmental regulations and requirements.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

•    Currently have a 4-year degree or are enrolled in a 4-year Food Science or Engineering degree program is required

Other

•    Must be available in early April through the end of August.

•    Must be able to work six days per week, various shifts.

•    Strong leadership skills and communication skills.

•    Must be detail oriented.

•   Bilingual (Spanish) highly desired.

•    Organized with good analytical skills.

•    Technical knowledge in food processing is preferred.

•    Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Compensation

Pay Range: $19/hr. to $24/hr.

Housing Allowance (for qualified students)

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