<p>Job Summary</p> <p>This 2nd shift position (3:00 p.m. - EOP.) is responsible for ensuring ingredients used in the production facility meet the requirements outlined in the ingredient specification. As a quality assurance professional, the role is involved in all aspects of quality and safety including but not limited to audits, HACCP program evaluation, GMP training, sanitation evaluation, insect and rodent control, working with operations personnel on quality and safety issues, inspecting returned and incoming products, customer complaints, implementing policies and procedures.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Monitoring of incoming ingredients for compliance to specifications including review of Certificates of Analysis (COA's) or sampling and testing as required per test schedule. </li><li>Data collection of physical attribute information on incoming ingredients including reviewing historical data for possible trends or shifts in data. </li><li>Communication with Logistics on incoming ingredient delivery schedule and required testing based on product risk category and specification requirements. </li><li>Assure that materials received have adequate shelf life remaining per the manufacture date and receipt date. </li><li>Assure that materials are stored at correct temperatures as required in the material specification. </li><li>Maintain a master list of all materials used at the facility and special testing, storage, and shelf life requirements. </li><li>Coordination of sample collection for microbiological and chemical analysis. </li><li>Communication and follow-up of vendor failures to meet specification requirements through use of Food LogIQ system. </li><li>Communication directly with suppliers to provide COA's if missing or incomplete. </li><li>Collaboration with Supplier Quality on questionable ingredient disposition and vendor follow-up. </li><li>Ability to read and interpret vendor lot code information. </li><li>Management and coordination of execution of raw material hold process/list for incoming ingredients and/or ingredients identified during production as needing to be placed on hold. </li><li>Communicate and coordinate disposition of ingredients on hold with Logistics. </li><li>Document ingredient noncompliance with digital pictures if necessary for clarification. </li><li>Coordination of Supplier COAs with ingredient loads to assure correct lots are included on the COAs and to verify that specifications are met. </li><li>Responsible for weekly production area audits and providing feedback to area supervisors. </li><li>Assist the Quality Manager/Supervisors as needed. </li></ul> <p>Position Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required; related college degree preferred. </li><li>1-2 years' experience in Food Industry preferred. </li><li>Thorough knowledge of Good Sanitation Practices (GSPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). </li><li>Computer knowledge to include Microsoft Word and Excel. </li><li>Ability to read and comprehend product specifications and testing procedures. </li><li>Must be able to communicate effectively and work in a team environment. </li><li>Position must have flexibility to spend some time on other shifts and weekends as needed. </li></ul> <p>Compensation:</p> <p>Pay Range:$41,000-$54,000</p> <p>The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.</p> <p>Our Benefits:</p> <p>We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:</p> <ul> <li>Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement </li><li>Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan </li><li>Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement </li><li>Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities </li></ul> <p>Our Company:</p> <p>At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye , Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.</p> <p>Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.</p> <p>Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.</p>