Quality Specialist

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Minneapolis, MN, USA
In-Office
60K-70K Annually
Junior
Information Technology • Manufacturing
The Role
Support and maintain quality assurance programs for product safety, food safety, and regulatory compliance. Create and review SOPs and technical documentation, conduct internal audits, deliver training, review batch and COA records, facilitate testing, lead investigations, and manage disposition and release of raw, in-process, and finished materials to ensure product quality and audit readiness.
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About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

ABOUT THE JOB

Provides support for a variety of quality assurance programs related to food safety, product safety, product quality, facility and employee compliance, oversight of product quality record keeping, development and maintenance of technical documentation, quality oversight of inventory, and other programs. Support QC with raw material COA review, approval, and release. Maintains and creates SOP’s, provides training, and conducts audits to assist with development and improvement of the quality management system. Assist with preparing facility for customer and third-party audits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Writes and reviews SOP’s and other quality system documentation; prepares and maintains technical documentation in support of QA programs.
  • Conducts internal audits of the facility to assure standards are met, and to identify deficiencies; completes audit follow-up to assure effectiveness of improvements.
  • Assist with development and delivery of training on quality related topics.
  • Provide support for review of batch records, cleaning records, conducting line clearances, and other production support.
  • Perform and/or facilitate third party product testing on raw materials, in-process and final product.
  • Apply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications).
  • Support investigation processes and leads investigations as necessary.
  • Provide disposition for the receipt, inspection, and release of raw, in – process, finished product, packaging materials and processing aids.

                ABOUT YOU:

                • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
                • Minimum one year experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred (ISO, SQF, FAMI-Q5, IPEC, GMP, cGMP, etc.)
                • Experience with analytical test methodology and the ability to analyze and interpret results
                • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications - Outlook, Word, Excel
                • Problem solving, trouble shooting, time management and organization skills
                • Ability to communicate well with all disciplines and levels at the facility and corporate.

                  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

                  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

                  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

                  TRAVEL

                  Not required

                  Expected Compensation: $60,000-70,000/year. + 5% bonus eligibility  

                  Expected Shift Time: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

                  Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays. 

                  For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit:   https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

                  Ref. 2027-091

                  All applications must be received online.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.  Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.

                  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
                  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

                  Skills Required

                  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
                  • Minimum one year experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (ISO, SQF, FAMI-QS, IPEC, GMP, cGMP, etc.)
                  • Experience with analytical test methodology and ability to analyze and interpret results
                  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel
                  • Problem solving, troubleshooting, time management and organization skills
                  • Ability to communicate well with all disciplines and levels
                  • Ability to frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; required physical vision abilities
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                  The Company
                  HQ: Roseville, MN
                  419 Employees
                  Year Founded: 1938

                  What We Do

                  Hawkins is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands of water treatment facilities, manufacturers, food and dairy producers, research labs and many other organizations depend on Hawkins for the chemical products they need. These products range from potassium carbonate to chlorine to FCC grade citrates and phosphates. Our Mission To exceed our customers'​ expectations as a high-quality, service-oriented chemical supplier. We will adapt quickly to the changing chemical needs of customers with a keen focus on technical expertise, teamwork, safety, profitability, and responsible care of the environment and of our community.

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