1st Shift Quality Associate

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Conduct the appropriate testing and quality inspections of all products thoroughly to ensure that our customers’ standards are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify quality and maintain records for all raw materials to ensure the product meets vendor specifications prior to use in finished goods
• Perform tests on all products to ensure customers’ requirements are met. 
• Perform quality inspections at start-up to match quality pack standards and then regularly during the filling of the order to ensure that the quality of the product is still being met. 
• Maintain proper documentation within the Quality Department and Production.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous production experience preferred
• On the job training provided

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and precise in their daily duties. 
• Ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team environment with peers and personnel in other departments
• Ability to keep company and customer information that is discussed or viewed while under employment with Truvant confidential
• Ability to adhere to all regulatory and company policies, procedures, work instructions including but not limited to: Truvant policies, customer specific policies, ISO, GMP’s, USDA, regulatory food safety and food defense

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read documents, printouts, computer screens and other communication
• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers
• Must be able to reach, touch, grasp
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to climb, stoop/kneel, lift, pull and push
• Must be able to conduct yourself in a safe manner to avoid accidents while on the production floor
• Must be able to work in various environments based on building location and products. 
• Level of Physical Requirements: Sedentary to medium work level; lifting and positioning weight loads up to 35 pounds

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0% - Optional travel may be offered to support business needs