Quality Assurance Specialist Marx Brothers, Inc. - 5.0 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time From $24.35 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry Food processing plant experience Customer service Manufacturing facility experience Bachelor's degree Compliance documentation Productivity software Quality control experience within food and beverage industry Food safety Production documentation Office record organization Full Job Description Summary The Quality Assurance Specialist supports the QA department's documentation, supplier quality, and customer-facing quality functions. This role assists with CAPAs and investigations, performs internal audits of assigned quality systems areas, and provides general support for quality systems efforts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide documentation support, including supplier documentation collection and review, Certificate of Analysis (COA) creation, and customer support requests
• Assist with Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and quality investigations
• Support supplier review and qualification activities
• Perform ongoing internal audits of assigned areas of the quality systems
• Support review of nutritional panels, identity claims, and other customer-based requirements for specific products
• Spend regular time on the plant floor (approximately 10-20%) to support audits, training, and quality culture-building
• Perform additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree: Food Science or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
• 2+ years of quality assurance experience in a regulated industry; food safety and food manufacturing preferred
• Strong documentation, organizational, and follow-up skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard documentation/quality systems Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, or other food safety systems
• Familiarity with GMPs, preventative controls, sanitation programs, and food safety regulations
• HACCP and PCQI certification (company will sponsor certification if not already held)
• Experience supporting SQF, Organic, SMETA, Kosher, or customer audits Skills & Competencies
• Strong organizational and documentation management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to identify quality concerns and support corrective action initiatives
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance awareness
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct
• Commitment to food safety, product quality, and continuous improvement Work Environment
• Primarily an office environment with regular computer and in-person work
• Approximately 10-20% of time spent on the plant floor, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and food production/warehouse conditions

Pay:

From $24.35 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person