Quality Assurance Specialist

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.
Job Requisition #:
024866 Quality Assurance Specialist (Open)

Job Description:
Devises, implements and oversees all plant quality assurance and control programs, practices and procedures in support of established production standards and company business objectives. Professional /single contributor role within a plant environment. No direct reports. May implement and oversee safety and environmental programs.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supports and encourages the implementation and continuous improvement of the production system.
• May support and maintain the Food Safety Certification program and fulfill the role of SQF (Safe Quality Foods) practitioner for the plant.
• Designs, institutes, and documents safety and environmental programs.
• Advises and consults with plant management on all continuous improvement and quality/safety related issues (may include environmental related issues).
• Measures customer satisfaction and takes corrective action as appropriate and implements techniques to ensure quality levels remain high and consistent.
• Performs periodic testing and documents results for certification and compliance purposes.
• Ensures compliance in the safe handling of hazardous materials and waste.
• May be required to monitor adherence to established safety standards. Recommends and implements changes as needed.
• May assist in training on lean manufacturing techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s/Technical Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred with emphasis in Manufacturing/Quality
• 4 years experience in quality assurance/control in a production setting.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Possesses some knowledge of or experience with quality assurance/control in a production setting.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Possesses strong project management skills.
• Ability to operate various types of testing equipment.
• Prior knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations, and ISO 9000 standards is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and any other relevant software.

EEO Statement:
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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran._ For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy._

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Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wright City, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Quality assurance: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Salary : $54,500 - $69,100