Quality Specialist

BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Quality Specialist for an opportunity Manassas VA


Job Title: Quality Specialist
Location: 136 7370 Merritt Park Drive Manassas VA 20109 United States
Duration: 6+ Months

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.)

Job Type: Contract (40 hrs. a week)

Pay rate: $22-$24/hr on W2
(Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to, those specifically identified in this description. The position and its essential functions may change over time and these changes may not necessarily be reflected in the position description. The Company may, at its sole discretion, add to, change, or expand the essential or marginal functions of this position.

* Conduct thorough and detailed quality audits of lines to ensure products meet established quality standards.

* Equipment verification including: metal detector, x-ray, scales, etc.

* Audit paperwork of operators to ensure they are meeting quality standards

* Report any deviations to QA Supervisor in complete appropriate details.

* Report any housekeeping issues that need attention.

* Document all areas of non-compliance and insure corrective action to eliminate them.

* Work with Production and Packaging Managers, Supervisors, and hourly associates on daily issues and problems

* Utilize computer to enter and track result data

* Comply with SQF, Food Safety Plan (HACCP), Food Quality Plan (FQP) standards.

* Responsible for ensuring compliance to FDA and cGMP standards for Quality Control, including continuous training.

* Responsible for ensuring Dietary Supplement's Identity, Purity, Strength and Quality.

* Alternate cover: QA Specialist II.

* Participate in all necessary training is required to successfully perform job responsibilities.

* Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

* For business and safety reasons, must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in written English.

* High School Diploma. BS in Food Science or related major is preferred.

* Ability to communicate with all line level positions and management

* Attention to detail

* Self starter and must be able to work independently with minimum supervision

* Able to assert himself / herself effectively

* Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Ability to develop cross functional and multinational relationships to support interaction with various internal customers.

* Strong analytical skills

* Ability to read and follow documents (Standard Operating Procedures and Test Methods)

* Knowledge of GMP and Quality systems

* Knowledge of spoken Spanish is a plus.



Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 242883 when responding to this ad.