Independent Can Company · 3 days ago
QA SPECIALIST I / SQF PRACTITIONER
Independent Can Co Belcamp - Belcamp, MD 21017
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $31.25/hr
10+ years expIndependent Can Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist I / SQF Practitioner to support the facility’s SQF Food Safety Management system. The role involves performing inspections and tests, maintaining calibration systems, and ensuring compliance with quality procedures and food safety standards.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Performs inspections and tests of cans, can components, packaging products, etc. per documented procedures
Proven ability to use the following types of inspection hand tools such as: Calipers, micrometers, linear scales, Gage pins, thread gages, custom gages, Optical comparators, profiles, microscopes, Electronic measuring equipment (e.g., digital displays, output), Weights, balances and scales, Hardness testing equipment (e.g., Brinell, Rockwell, etc.), Surface plate methods and equipment, Gage maintenance, handling, and storage
Maintains Calibration system and calibration records for multiple ICC Facilities. Calibrates hand tools, gages, and equipment for production use. Maintains outside calibration processes
Prepares & maintains QA records, including PC based records
Works on other shifts as needed/required as normally assigned to provide QA support for scheduled absence within the department or otherwise needed
Assumes a lead role in in training of personnel regarding quality procedures, GMP and measurement techniques
Prepares Certificates of Conformance or Analysis for ICC manufactured products and maintains records
Assumes a lead role in notifying responsible supervisors and plant management of noncompliance to established operating procedures
Analyzes procedural methods and documentation to identify deficiencies and revises or creates new when the need is identified
Reviews and evaluates responses, corrective actions & effectiveness of Internal & External Process Improvement Events and participates on process improvement teams
Plans, coordinates & serves as a Lead Auditor on process, GMP, and other quality audits. Prepares charts of results and provides analysis to identify improvement initiatives
Prepares sampling plans for dimensional studies/analysis of manufactured items and ensures the results are documented per the plan. Provides analysis of and conclusions drawn from the results
Researches and recommends upgrades in QA equipment and methods
Supports goals and objectives for the QA department and company quality & safety policies. Maintains the QA lab with a high level of quality, organization & neatness
Performs other duties as assigned
Supports the maintenance of the SQF Food Safety System, including Good Manufacturing Practices and the packaging food safety plan
Takes appropriate actions to ensure the integrity of the SQF Food Safety System
Communicates to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF Food Safety System
Understands and applies principles in maintaining HACCP based risk management plans
Has an understanding of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacture of Food Packaging and the requirements to implement and maintain SQF System relevant to food sector category 27
Provides training and guidance in the SQF Food Safety System to other facility employees
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications with emphasis on the use of Outlook, Word and Excel beyond basic usage
Must be able to complete certificated training in HAACP control or Food Safety Management Systems
Must possess effective technical writing skills
Must be able to work well and communicate effectively with others
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Must have excellent attendance and dependability record and traits and comply with the additional attendance policy for a 'Designated Position'
Minimum associate's degree from two-year college or university desirable or an equivalent 10+ years' experience in the Quality Assurance disciplines
Must have completed or be able to complete HACCP training course or have prior experience in maintaining Food Safety Management programs
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations to and for other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, rate and percentage
Must be competent with basic computer skills
Ability to perform basic computer functions and use various software applications in the QA department
Ability to generate and format documents, tables and charts using MS Word and Excel
Ability to analyze data and report the results logically and draw recommendations from the data
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Must have a solid understanding of corrective action systems or have a strong background in problem-solving methodologies and techniques
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
The employee must be able to spend the majority of their work day in a production floor environment
Company
Independent Can Company
Independent Can Company is a packaging and containers company that manufactures metal packaging solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
Maryland Department of Commerce
2025-02-19Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Rick Beers CGA, CPA, FCCA
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan Huether
Chief Operating Officer
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