Overview JOB SUMMARY: Performs inspections, tests and audits of incoming raw materials and packaging to ensure compliance with GSF company requirements and manufacturing standards. Troubleshoots, investigates and reacts to non-conforming raw materials and packaging. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Performs inspections, testing, monitoring and auditing of incoming raw materials and packaging to quality standards. + Troubleshoots, investigates and reacts to non-conforming raw materials and packaging, including product dispositions, corrective actions, and credit requests. + Maintains electronic database housing quality records such as internal specifications and vendor documents including COA’s. + Routinely interacts with plant personnel, supplier representatives and outside vendors on any raw material and packaging issues. + Monitors aging raw material and packaging inventory and reacts accordingly: including requests for shelf life extensions from vendors and communication with materials management. + Manages raw material and packaging holds as needed, to ensure non-compliant items are properly segregated. Initiates raw materials or packaging destructions as required. + Maintains records of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. + Follows laboratory safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards for safety, GMP’s and HACCP. + Provides technical assistance and support to Purchasing and Product Development, during vendor and/or raw material or packaging approvals. + Participates in the sensory evaluation of raw materials and finished products as required. + Performs other related duties or projects as assigned. PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES + Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability + Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness + Teamwork within the department and across departments + Project/assignment standards + HACCP and GMP compliance + Audit results + Customer satisfaction + Safety standards and procedures: food + Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures + Vendor relations Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university. Experience: 0 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert): + Food safety concepts and techniques (J) + Food chemistry (J) + Food microbiology (J) + Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J) + HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (J) + Food processing equipment (B) + Food testing concepts and techniques (J) + PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J) Skill and ability to: + Work independently + Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution + Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing + Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy + Perform a variety of food safety tests + Work effectively in a business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service + Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed LocationUS-CA-City of Industry Job ID 2025-20782