QA Analyst I

Overview Great things are happening at the T. Marzetti Horse Cave Campus and as we continue to grow the T. Marzetti Company is looking to hire team members who will grow with us on our journey towards world class operational excellence. The position of QA Analyst Maintains and ensures quality of products, collects data, monitors products and processes and GMP compliance. We kindly request that recruitment agencies and staffing firms refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes to our company. Any resumes sent without a prior agreement and access to proper submittal into the ATS will be considered the property of T. Marzetti, and we reserve the right to contact those candidates without any obligation to pay a fee Responsibilities Engagement

• Marzetti Values:

  Work Safely, Communicate, Communicate, Communicate, Respect Each Other, Be Positive
• You Can Make It Happen, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable
• stand behind what you do
• Works respectfully with all team members to ensure the Safety, Quality, production and support of our products and goals on a daily basis.
• Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
• Actively participates in Marzetti Operational Excellence, special projects or tasks, and modification programs as needed with prior approval.
• Actively participates in department/shift/team meetings and is involved with improvement/resolutions & follow-up. Safety

• Marzetti Values:

  Work Safely
• Maintains highest standard of Safety for all functions on an ongoing basis and ensures compliance for self and others to OSHA standards.
• Performs daily inspection of all PPE required including but not limited to

SLIP-RESISTANT/STEEL-TOED

SHOES, safety glasses, gloves, shields and aprons to ensure good overall condition of items that provide optimal personal safety & protection while working in the facility.

• Successfully acquires and maintains Lock Out-Tag Out Certification for machine and safely performs all functions in accordance to OHSA and company requirements and standards.
• Performs daily inspection of power equipment with proper documentation.
• As a member of the T. Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Safety Observations (BBSO), corrects issues when identified, and participates in problem solving. Quality

• Marzetti Values:

  We bring delicious food to the table and deliver superior service and value at all times. Be Perceptive-see work through your customers' and consumers' eyes, winning is just the Beginning.
• As a member of the T. Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Quality observations (BBQs), corrects issues when identified and participates in problem solving.
• Ensures compliance to quality, food safety / Food Safety Plan, FSMA, Food Defense, 5S, OSHA and other support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.
• Communicates any concerns related to product safety, integrity, quality and legality to management or to the confidential hotline if the need for anonymity is necessary. Functional Capability

• Marzetti Values:

  Be Perceptive-see work through your customers' and consumers' eyes, winning is just the Beginning, Continuous Improvement, Be Accountable
• stand behind what you do
• Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
• Collect samples of ingredients, products and/or packages and monitor and test according to established procedures.
• Monitor processes to assure they are operating consistently.
• Document neatly and precisely all results.
• Label and maintain samples of ingredients or products for retains or shelf life monitoring.
• Identifying potential hazards and solution to issue.
• Addressing customer complaints and solution.
• Organize collected data for management review (charts, graphs, tables, etc.)
• Maintain lab area and equipment in orderly fashion.
• Communicate inconsistent results or observations to management immediately.
• Maintains standard production quantities/rates for each product.
• Recommend methods for improving any processes to reduce waste, improve productivity, improve quality and/or consistency.
• Accurately weigh colors, flavors and other small ingredients.
• Test R D samples for Food Safety and specification development.
• Assist production when necessary.
• Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Management
• Complete initial/annual training to ensure the individual is properly qualified (QI) to perform all required job tasks as outlined in training programs/records. #TMZ23 #LI-MB1 Qualifications
• Experience is a plus in and understanding of quality assurance and/or control processes, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Basic math, science, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to efficiently organize work, tasks and time.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• verbally & written
• to and work well with Team, Management, Customers, Vendors and visitors and to follow and give accurate detailed instruction (written & oral).
• Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in food science, biology or science preferred. Working Conditions/Environment
• Works in a manufacturing environment where the Team Member is regularly required to speak, read, and comprehend, stand, walk, reach, lift, grasp, climb, and bend while working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be able to push/pull 150 pounds short distances.
• Lift up to 75 pounds repetitively.
• Stand for up to 12 hours with regular breaks.
• May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
• The employee is regularly exposed to heat, fumes, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment and non-toxic industrial waste and scrap.
• SLIP-RESISTANT/Steel-toed SHOES, Earplugs, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets (if facial hair exists) are required to be worn/used in accordance with company GMP and Safety standards.

Condition of these items must be inspected by employee daily and be replaced when no longer providing the optimal protection of the Team Member.

Qualifications:

• Experience is a plus in and understanding of quality assurance and/or control processes, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Basic math, science, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to efficiently organize work, tasks and time.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• verbally & written
• to and work well with Team, Management, Customers, Vendors and visitors and to follow and give accurate detailed instruction (written & oral).
• Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor s Degree in food science, biology or science preferred.