QA ADMINISTRATOR - Full-time

divpbr/pp id="isPasted"strongQuality Assurance Administrator/strong/ppstrongsnbsp;/s/strong/ppstrongPurpose of Position/strong/ppThis position is responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance team by performing clerical duties and support activities.nbsp;/ppnbsp;/ppstrongPrimary Job Responsibilities/strong/pulliPerform a review of all QA/Production documentation for accuracy and completeness identifying any patterns or trends./liliResponsible for filing all documentation in an organized manner.nbsp;/liliCommunicate with suppliers to obtain necessary raw material and supplier approval documentation.nbsp;/liliVerifying the completion and accuracy of receiving documentation.nbsp;/liliEnsuring all applicable fields are populated within ERP system. nbsp;/liliReleasing raw materials from QA hold once the supplier documentation has been received and reviewed./liliActively participate in the food safety team and release finished products from CCP#39;s / product holds./liliMaintain the APHIS export approval process at NFD ensuring products can be exported appropriately.nbsp;/liliReview production run analytical data and compare to customers specifications and GArsquo;s. Communicate any deviations to the QA Manger./liliMaintain QA documentation such as finished product specifications, raw material specifications and other documents as necessary.nbsp;/li/ulpstrongAdditional responsibilitiesnbsp;/strong/pulliTransport QA and other related samples to external delivery points when necessary./liliThe completion of sample submission documentation (when necessary)/liliIn conjunction with the QA Manager and the Lead QA Tech, order QA supply items.nbsp;/liliMaintain and replenish blank processing documents as needed.nbsp;/liliAssisting the QA Department with additional duties as needed/li/ulpstrongnbsp;/strong/ppstrongQualifications/strong/ppThe ideal candidate will possess the following:/pulliQA Experience in food manufacturing/liliFSMA Trained/liliSQF Training or experience would be beneficial.nbsp;/liliProven work experience as an Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, or related positionnbsp;/liliHighly professionalnbsp;/liliExcellent verbal and written communications skills/liliProficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and Word/liliStrong organizational skills/liliProblem solving skills/liliAbility to work with minimal directionnbsp;/liliMeticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product/liliAbility to meet and establish deadlines/liliFlexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment/liliExcellent interpersonal skills and a team player/li/ulpstrongnbsp;/strong/pp id="isPasted"strongNorth Freeze Dry offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:/strong/pulliMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance including employees, child(ren), spouse and family coverage./liliAncillary benefits include Life Insurance, Accidental Death amp; Dismemberment (ADamp;D), Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage./lili401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4%./liliPaid Time Off accruing on your first day and Paid Personal Days./lili7 Company Paid Holidays./li/ulpstrongnbsp;/strong/ppstrongWork Environment amp; Physical Demands/strong/ppThe work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppThis job operates within a professional office and plant manufacturing environment. nbsp;While performing the duties of this job inside the office, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for an office environment with a noise level that is usually quiet to moderate. While performing duties of this job inside and outside the manufacturing plant, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions of a food manufacturing facility with a noise level that is usually moderate to loud. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets, as well as laboratory instrumentation and equipment./ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. nbsp;The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. nbsp;All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. nbsp;On occasion, employee must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines./ppOccasionally while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including grain dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces. nbsp; The noise level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection./ppstrongAbout the Company/strong/ppNorth Freeze Dry, LLC headquartered in Fargo, ND, is a U.S.-based co-manufacturer that produces freeze-dried companion animal food and treats. nbsp;The Companyrsquo;s freeze-drying facility in Little Falls, MN is one of the industryrsquo;s largest and most fully integrated freeze-drying co-manufacturing facilities. North Freeze Dry, LLC is a joint venture between Anchor Ingredients Co., LLC, a leading supplier of premium ingredients for the food and pet food industries, and Barrett Petfood Innovations, a rapidly expanding co-manufacturer of premium pet foods./ppstrongDisclaimer/strong/ppThis job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check. North Freeze Dry reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. nbsp;North Freeze Dry. is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. nbsp;We are an equal opportunity employer./ppnbsp;/ppstrongnbsp;/strong/ppstrongnbsp;/strong/ppbr/ppbr/p/div