Quality Assurance Associate

Company: Stefanini Group
Location: Massillon
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Details: Stefanini Group is hiring! Stefanini is looking for a Quality Assurance Associate (2 nd Shift) in Massillon, OH For quick apply, please reach out to Hitesh Bhatnagar Call: 248 263 3904 / Email: hiteshkumar.bhatnagar@stefanini.com Open for W2 candidates only! Work Location Full onsite role: 1301 Oberlin Ave. SW, Massillon, OH 44647 Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm (30-minute lunch) Responsibilities Purpose: This position provides the front line of quality assurance activity. The principal objective is to observe and audit the processes of production and verify that our various requirements are being met. Essential Responsibilities: Participate/support the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) and assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions. Participate in Golden Rule compliance for the factory. Required to gain working knowledge in Company policy in regards to Quality and Food Safety. Audit and record HACCP's and control points data as required by policy. Audit and record ingredients use for verification of lot tracking capabilities using process sheets, weight sheets and other product specification data. Audit processing systems for conformity to company standards and specifications and Government Regulations. Apply Hold Tags to / for equipment, product or areas audited found to be out of compliance. Document / Log the information about Hold Tags applied and generate components reject, and Hold Report. Audit and record operational sanitation activities and GMP's in assigned area. Audit weight control records for assigned lines. Audit information on all product cartons and cases, including product description, codes and date for assigned areas. Monitor product quality through informal and formal procedures as required on all assigned products / lines. Assist training of others in traditional Quality Assurance functions as needed. Collect required PE/NLV/Micro/Fat, etc. samples for assigned areas. Perform Product Evaluations as specified in corporate SOP's and data entry and maintain FM log. Report all Food Safety/Quality incidents in the appropriate database. Evaluate and analyze products rejected by metal detector from assigned lines. Perform metal detector and check weigher verification checks for accuracy during operations. Monitor and maintain inventory of grading and lab supplies, forms, etc. Maintain Production logbook using the current pack-plans. Responsible for collection, sorting, electronically scanning and filing all production process sheets. Perform 5S housekeeping duties in the lab area as necessary. Working knowledge of Oracle Agile and SAP. Issue process sheet to files for production use daily, issue changes if pack plan changes warrant. Monitoring rework/hold, and assist in disposition. Inform and assist supervisors and team leaders to take corrective action in quality issues, GMP, SOP, HACCP/Formulation. Collect necessary information to help complete SCAR process. Training and Safety - Provide a safe and healthful work environment for all personnel through consistent support of the company's Safety Process. Oversee safety processes including, but not limited to, goal setting, hazard recognition, and elimination, administration of safety procedures and corresponding corrective action, area inspection, job skills, and compliance training, accident investigation and safety meetings. Interprets company policies to workers and enforces policies and safety regulations. Must be able to work flexible hours; days, afternoons, midnights, overtime and weekends as necessary. As necessary, other duties and/or projects may be assigned. Inspecting the factory nightly for cleaning deviations Contacting the shift leader if re-cleaning is necessary Re-inspecting after re-cleaning is done Performing ATP swabs Touring the facility with the USDA Inspector Must complete and maintain all legal documents HACCP, Pre-op Trend ATP swabs and make recommendations Perform other bacterial swabs Perform other duties as assigned. Details: Qualifications Education and Experience: BS Degree for Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or other related Science, Preferred High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two to four years related experience and/or training; or a combination of related education and related work experience. Comprehensive knowledge of PC's, scales, refractometer, ovens and other office equipment. Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing environment. Comprehensive knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations that deal specifically with food, meat and poultry. Comprehensive knowledge of the OSHA requirements for the job assigned. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to detect quality errors or problems and take corrective action within assigned scope of authority. Reading, comprehension and math skills required. Demonstrate reliability and good work ethics, quality work performance, attention to detail is a must, and maintain a good working relationship with all other departments. Must be able to work independently with little supervision. Ability to multitask and work in a team oriented fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal, and organizational skills and must be detail and process oriented. Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and be able to identify and solve problems. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have basic computer skills. Proficient computer skills in Excel and/or Access, Word, e-mail. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to work independently with little supervision. Must be able to work any shift and overtime, including weekends. Other Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas, and be exposed to wet and humid conditions. Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs or more. Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish items. The noise level in the work environment is usually high, and ear protection is required. May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places and in outside weather conditions. Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers. About Stefanini Group The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company. LI-HB2 LI-ONSITE

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