QA Specialist - Walterboro, SC

FLORALIFE is a world leader in the post-harvest care and handling of flowers and provides product and technical services to customers on a global basis.

The QA Specialist is responsible for performing all quality testing on raw materials, along with liquid and powder finished products.  This role is also responsible for collecting, recording, analyzing and maintaining data related to quality systems to support the Quality Assurance Manager.

• →QA testing on all raw materials.
• →Maintains all raw material chemicals used in production.
• →Inputs raw material QA testing data into data files (electronic & written).
• →QA testing of all liquid & powder finished products (testing all new batches made in Powders & Liquids Department).
• →Reports QA testing results to the Leads of each production Department.
• →Inputs QA data into data log for liquid & powder finished goods and reports out of range tests to QA Manager.
• →Tracks, retains, and matches data to daily run sheets for both powders & liquids departments.
• →QA testing of all AgroFresh & Floralife 1-MCP products on GC.
• →Responsible for inputting all AgroFresh & Floralife 1-MCP QA data into data files.
• →Responsible for reporting all AgroFresh product GC QA testing into SAP.
• →Responsible for basic troubleshooting of GC machine & basic upkeep.
• →Assists QA team with gathering retains for Customer Complaint testing.
• →Retains testing for customer complaints.
• →Maintains Finished Goods Retain Room.
• →Performs weekly manufacturing “in process” audits and “finished goods” audits.
• →Helps production with any repacking, re-labeling, etc. of all nonconforming products found to be out of QA spec when necessary.
• →Logs all nonconformities found in the daily “in process” manufacturing audits & reporting to the QA Manager.
• →Packet seal testing using the pressure pot method of all plastic & paper film packet products at beginning of each product run and logging results.
• →Learns how to make lab batches of finished goods & produce QA testing parameters of finished goods.
• →Performs Blender Time Studies for Liquid & Powder bulk blends.
• →Helps train new production employees on QA specifications on what is acceptable vs. not acceptable.
• →Writes QC related testing protocols and maintains a database of all QA related protocols.
• →Works with Production to write SOP’s when needed.
• →Helps maintain calibration of QA testing equipment with QA/R&D technician.
• →Helps maintain & keeps chemistry lab clean & organized.
• →Helps QA manager with any QA related requests, tasks and tests.
• →Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience in a quality assurance role is helpful.
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office software.
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written
• Good presentation skills

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, a company-matched 401(k) plan, attendance bonuses, 11 paid holidays and paid time off.  

Starting pay for this position is $19.95 per hour.  Higher pay may be dependent on relevant previous experience.