Quality Specialist I

Role Summary

Quality Specialist I. This position is responsible for the execution of the sampling function in the warehouse, and may include other warehouse activities such as shipping, receiving, material staging, inventory maintenance and record keeping in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receipt and sampling of all raw materials, other chemicals and supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining and moving sample quantities in electronic systems.
• Responsible for ensuring that materials are staged properly for production areas.
• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks and other vehicles delivering or picking up substances from the premises.
• Responsible for completing documents required in Production, QC and R&D, and updates to all manual and automated records as required.
• Responsible for granting access of authorized individuals to controlled substance storage areas.
• Responsible for assisting in additional warehouse activities such as shipping, receiving, staging and inventory maintenance as needed.
• Responsible for completing training requirements and maintaining compliance with all assignments.
• Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, cGMPs, SOPs and Batch Record instructions.
• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year warehouse or related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing industries.
• Forklift experience/certification preferred.

Skills

• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office; experience with LMS, ERP or similar systems preferred.
• Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
• Ability to interact positively with coworkers and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures and cGMP/regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and assess the suitability of received goods.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot warehouse equipment.
• Detail-oriented with ability to identify errors and inconsistencies.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Physical requirements include standing, walking, occasional stooping/kneeling/crouching, lifting up to 50 lbs or more with assistance, and other movements as described in the job description.
• Travel requirements: N/A.