Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct quality audits on the production floor daily, including Good Manufacturing Practices and Housekeeping.
Follow and apply Food safety, Food defense, and Food security policies. Any deviations must to be communicated to supervisor and QA Manager.
Conduct raw and packaging component sampling, inspection. Records and evaluates test data, alerting Quality Assurance Manager to any deviations from specifications.
Act as facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality Control techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, product quality/safety and Good Laboratory Practices.
Assist with various research and developmental projects.
Test product for a variety of qualities including chemical/physical characteristics, microbiological integrity and sensory evaluation, requiring taste & smell.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information in accordance with company and regulatory agencies standards.
Assist in identifying and managing Hold products.
Perform data entry on QA database.
Perform initial screening on incoming milk tankers.
Participate in department and safety meetings.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Additional Responsibilities

May perform additional responsibilities directed from management.
Promote and follow Rizo Lopez policies and procedures.
Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices ,maintain a clean and sanitary work area

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.