This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12200255 Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a 1st Shift QA COA Coordinator

Position type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Skokie, IL

Pay Range: \$17/HR - \$18/HR

The QA Tech-COA Coordinator is responsible for insuring that micro samples are tested per COA master log and that tested products meet microbiological specifications prior to shipping to customers. This is to insure that the company meets the food safety objective of delivering safe products that post no microbiological risks to consumers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible to report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Micro Samples:

• Daily review of the QA COA logs for samples turned in by Production
• Prepare product samples for lab testing
• Fill out Sample Submission Form Request (SARF) per COA master log
• Communicate issues in regards to samples to QA Supervisor and Production management group - Examples: insufficient samples, incorrect code date/best by date, incorrect label

Prepare Swab Samples for lab testing, fill out Sample Submission Form Request (SARF) as required

Package product samples and swabs for lab shipment and insure they are ready for shipment by scheduled pick up time

Perform all quality physical tests for finished goods:

• Count per pound, dimension measurements, defect percentage, doubles percentage
• And any other requirements per COA master log

Lab Reports:

• Review micro lab reports daily and insure that all results are within specifications
• Report out of spec product results to Director of quality and Technical Services/QA supervisor
• Report out of spec results for swabs to Director of quality and Technical Services, QA supervisor, Sanitation and Production management, Request necessary re-tests on products from the lab
• Send additional samples for product re-testing when necessary
• Save lab reports daily by item/lot in the Contract Micro Lab file

Generate Certificate of Analysis from the lab reports, Insure COA workbooks are kept up to date

Send COA to the shipping department in a timely manner

Communicate COA issues to shipping department and customer service (and Planning department when necessary) - Examples: micro results pending causing delay in shipping, no micro results available on file

Respond to customers on COA requests in a timely manner

Send out COA to customers for products shipped with micro waiver (early releases)

Update the QA swab log books daily with results for clean equipment swabs and pathogen swabs

Send out required pre-shipment samples to customers

Collect water samples for micro testing

Organize and maintain micro retain samples

Conduct QA receiving checks on bulk liquids

Conduct any other functions as required by the QA department

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum high school diploma - college a plus
• Basic math
• Good organization and time management skills
• Attention to details
• Good communication skills (written and oral)

Candidates must have good communication skills and great attention to detail.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

Thank you!

Jeff.shay@innovasolutions.com

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: \$17/HR - \$18/HR

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate\'s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching \$3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)

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