Incoming Ingredient Specialist

Job Description

Verify Ingredient Quality

You will verify that all incoming ingredients meet specification requirements by reviewing Certificates of Analysis (COAs), conducting sampling, and performing necessary inspections.  Responsible for ensuring materials are received with remaining shelf life and are stored at the correct temperatures as outlined in the specifications. Additionally, you maintain a comprehensive master list of all materials used at the facility, including any special inspection, storage, and shelf-life requirements. You will report to the Senior Quality Specialist in the Council Bluffs plant.

Coordinate and Communicate

• Coordination of Supplier COAs with ingredient loads to assure correct lots are included on the COAs and to verify that specifications are met.
• Work with Logistics to align ingredient delivery schedules with inspection needs based on risk category.
• Communicate directly with suppliers to obtain missing or incomplete COAs.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality to resolve ingredient issues and follow up with vendors.
• Use the FoodlogiQ (QMS) system to report vendor failures to meet specifications.
• Communicate and coordinate disposition of ingredients on hold with Logistics.

Manage Compliance and Documentation

Support Quality Operations

The Right Qualifications

Bonus Skills or Certifications

What You Can Expect Physically

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Compensation :

Pay Range : $42,000-$55,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to : location, relevant experience / level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits :

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role :

Our Company :

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and / or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.