2nd Shift QA Coordinator

  • All Posting Locations: Davenport, IA, US
  • Job Functions: Quality
  • Date Published: January 22, 2025
  • Ref#: R-89472
  • Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Onsite

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About the Role

Job Description

The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The focus should be on the position and not the current incumbent.

Summary: Reporting directly to the plant Quality Systems Manager and maintains a variety of quality and regulatory-related plant programs, including hold product inventory management, formulas, batch sheets, line check sheet maintenance, and plant audit systems. Actively trains plant teams in all of these systems and may coordinate activities of plant teams involved in audits and product sample plans. Supports and works part time in the Micro lab.

Functions and Responsibilities

Demonstrates a passion for the theory and application of Food Safety Maintain Employee Food Safety Awareness Coordinates the plant hold and release process. Knows how to hold and release with MATRICS. Coordinates key elements of the HACCP process. Accesses and manipulates specifications within computerized corporate databases and translates those specifications into plant use documents. Knowledgeable in ingredients and finished products criteria and can evaluate quality characteristics. Maintains supplier performance metrics in SAP and interacts with vendors on quality issues. Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of Document and Data Control as described within the QCMS Standard. Leads electronic data collection systems. Reviews production documentation to ensure compliance to Quality and Food Safety requirements. Works with corporate to establish plant documentation is in place for new products and assist in the management of plant trials Works in the micro lab sorting and plating samples and assisting with calibrations as needed. Places order for materials and supplies in the Ariba system. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Tasks

  • Open Rejects
  • Pull packages off various lines for lab sampling
  • Input data in computer
  • Audit SSOP’s, QRMP Elements
  • HACCP sign off
  • Hold and Release
  • Landfill process
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Education/job knowledge/experience:

EDUCATION REQUIRED: Associates in science or job experience equivalent.  

SPECIALIZED JOB KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/SKILL LEVEL: Basic math and interpersonal skills, the ability to work with limited supervision, work within certain time constraints, neat and accurate handwriting for detailing information. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

  • Mental Requirements (MR): Simple Reading, stooping, simple math, simple tasks, coordinating, analyzing, supervising, instructing, follow instructions, time requirement, problem solving, independent judgment, decision making.
  • For complete description and information regarding this classification, please refer to the Skill Level Legend. Available upon request.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Experience In Quality Control
  • Ability to work in a meat-processing/raw foods environment.
  • Ability to be flexible with working any 2nd shift hours.
  • Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment including lift up to 50lbs (bend/carry/push/pull) and be able to do so continuously throughout an 8-hour shift; ability to stand for an entire 8-hour or 12-hour shift.
  • Ability to work in extreme cold temperatures/wet environment working conditions.

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Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

  • Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

  • Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

  • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

  • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Davenport Plant (New)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.

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