Overview

JOB SUMMARY: Performs inspections, tests and audits of incoming raw materials and packaging to ensure compliance with GSF company requirements and manufacturing standards. Troubleshoots, investigates and reacts to non-conforming raw materials and packaging.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs inspections, testing, monitoring and auditing of incoming raw materials and packaging to quality standards.

• Troubleshoots, investigates and reacts to non-conforming raw materials and packaging, including product dispositions, corrective actions, and credit requests.

• Maintains electronic database housing quality records such as internal specifications and vendor documents including COA’s.

• Routinely interacts with plant personnel, supplier representatives and outside vendors on any raw material and packaging issues.

• Monitors aging raw material and packaging inventory and reacts accordingly: including requests for shelf life extensions from vendors and communication with materials management.

• Manages raw material and packaging holds as needed, to ensure non-compliant items are properly segregated. Initiates raw materials or packaging destructions as required.

• Maintains records of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information.

• Follows laboratory safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards for safety, GMP’s and HACCP.

• Provides technical assistance and support to Purchasing and Product Development, during vendor and/or raw material or packaging approvals.

• Participates in the sensory evaluation of raw materials and finished products as required.

• Performs other related duties or projects as assigned.

  PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability

• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness

• Teamwork within the department and across departments

• Project/assignment standards

• HACCP and GMP compliance

• Audit results

• Customer satisfaction

• Safety standards and procedures: food

• Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures

• Vendor relations

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

0 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Food safety concepts and techniques (J)

• Food chemistry (J)

• Food microbiology (J)

• Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)

• HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (J)

• Food processing equipment (B)

• Food testing concepts and techniques (J)

• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J)

  Skill and ability to:

• Work independently

• Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing

• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy

• Perform a variety of food safety tests

• Work effectively in a business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service

• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

LocationUS-CA-City of Industry

Job ID 2025-20782