QA Lab Incoming Materials Specialist – Concord, NC Position Available In Cabarrus, North Carolina

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QA Lab Incoming Materials Specialist
#5939 | Posted 05/06/2025
Concord, North Carolina, United States
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Job Description
We are currently seeking a QA Lab/Incoming Material Specialist to join our organization. The Specialist’s responsibilities will include:

Primary Job Duties:

Retrieve, prepare and mail samples for testing by third party laboratory
Research manufacturing process for certain products from commodities to finished goods shipment
Receive, log and test juice products
Perform periodic target roaster inspections and evaluations for specific customers (includes mailing of samples to other roasters and managing international shipments)
Maintain in-house databases for lot reporting etc.
Create and maintain COAs (Certificates of Analysis)
Prepare samples for target cupping by management (includes documentation, setup, brewing and pulling/preparing samples)
Participate with management personnel in SQF required audits (GMPs, HACCP, Pest Control etc.)
Prepare product specifications and other customer requested documents including nutritional data on an as needed basis
Sample, evaluate, and document incoming materials (ingredients, packaging, labels) and report concerns/non-conformances
Collect samples which may include but are not limited to: raw materials, finished products, and ingredients
Assist in the evaluation and disposition of all samples. Including logging samples and various lab duties associated with sample evaluation
Maintain & log of all inspections and share weekly report of findings. Develop and report external logistics performance results
Follows all policies, procedures, standards, and safety requirements

Secondary Job Duties:

Inspect the set-up of all packing lines and grinders at the beginning of the day, verifying the readings and recording the results
Verify, inspect and record grinder/dump executions and packing line changes
Perform quality checks (roast color, % moisture, grind analysis, dust content, weights, etc.) of product soon after a grinder/packing line has undergone an item change
Document results of quality checks
Identify and segregate nonconforming goods for proper disposition and notify QA Supervisor Visually inspect returned goods delivered by warehouse and, if necessary, perform analysis on goods and record results
Determine disposition of certain returned goods
Receive and analyze certain customer complaints
Actively participate in SQF/GMP improvement activities
Retrieve production samples (after deemed acceptable) of each blend and forward to Core Tea Lab for further analysis
Log blend change samples and quality issues for ISO purposes
Ensure physical blend “target” samples are properly maintained and updated
Perform general daily housekeeping in work area to maintain a quality/safe working environment
Perform other duties as assigned by management Requisition Number
5939
Shift
12 Hour Day
Qualification

Qualifications:

Two years QA experience in manufacturing/production setting
Experience with standard laboratory equipment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to professionally communicate with all levels within the organization and customers as needed
Intermediate knowledge of basic Windows software applications (Access, Outlook, Word & Excel).
Proven track record of responsibility and reliability
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision. Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled