QA Lab Incoming Materials Specialist

S&D Coffee
United States, North Carolina, Concord
300 Concord Parkway South (Show on map)
Feb 11, 2025
We are currently seeking a QA Lab/Incoming Material Specialist to join our organization. The Specialist's responsibilities will include: Primary Job Duties: Retrieve, prepare and mail samples for testing by third party laboratory Research manufacturing process for certain products from commodities to finished goods shipment Receive, log and test juice products Perform periodic target roaster inspections and evaluations for specific customers (includes mailing of samples to other roasters and managing international shipments) Maintain in-house databases for lot reporting etc. Create and maintain COAs (Certificates of Analysis) Prepare samples for target cupping by management (includes documentation, setup, brewing and pulling/preparing samples) Participate with management personnel in SQF required audits (GMPs, HACCP, Pest Control etc.) Prepare product specifications and other customer requested documents including nutritional data on an as needed basis Sample, evaluate, and document incoming materials (ingredients, packaging, labels) and report concerns/non-conformances Collect samples which may include but are not limited to: raw materials, finished products, and ingredients Assist in the evaluation and disposition of all samples. Including logging samples and various lab duties associated with sample evaluation Maintain & log of all inspections and share weekly report of findings. Develop and report external logistics performance results Follows all policies, procedures, standards, and safety requirements Secondary Job Duties: Inspect the set-up of all packing lines and grinders at the beginning of the day, verifying the readings and recording the results Verify, inspect and record grinder/dump executions and packing line changes Perform quality checks (roast color, % moisture, grind analysis, dust content, weights, etc.) of product soon after a grinder/packing line has undergone an item change Document results of quality checks Identify and segregate nonconforming goods for proper disposition and notify QA Supervisor Visually inspect returned goods delivered by warehouse and, if necessary, perform analysis on goods and record results Determine disposition of certain returned goods Receive and analyze certain customer complaints Actively participate in SQF/GMP improvement activities Retrieve production samples (after deemed acceptable) of each blend and forward to Core Tea Lab for further analysis Log blend change samples and quality issues for ISO purposes Ensure physical blend "target" samples are properly maintained and updated Perform general daily housekeeping in work area to maintain a quality/safe working environment Perform other duties as assigned by management Qualifications: Two years QA experience in manufacturing/production setting Experience with standard laboratory equipment Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to professionally communicate with all levels within the organization and customers as needed Intermediate knowledge of basic Windows software applications (Access, Outlook, Word & Excel). Proven track record of responsibility and reliability Ability to work with minimal direct supervision. Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled