Quality Assurance and SQF Practitioner

Korpack is looking for a Quality Assurance and SQF Practitioner to join its team. If you have a passion for quality and thrive in a dynamic Get S*%t Done (GSD) environment Korpack invites you to join our fastgrowing organization!

The Quality Assurance and SQF Practitioner is responsible for ensuring that products and services meet the required quality standards before they reach the customer.

Who We Are:

Korpack is a team of innovators in packaging materials contract packaging and automation solutions. With an engineering mindset and creative flexibility we aim to lead the industry by consistently improving our performance and meeting the highest standards. Our mission is to delight customers by delivering quality services consistently on time keeping promises and building lasting relationships.

We strive to disrupt the packaging industry from every angle. Our core values are:

• D Determined
• I Innovative
• S Smile
• R Responsive
• U Understanding
• P Proactive
• T Teamwork

The above core values are what we are looking for as we grow our team. Accountability isnt a want but a need. If you have grit and enjoy fastpaced environments and will do what it takes to succeed apply today.

What does success look like (What Youll do Mission of the role)

The roles mission is to monitor inspect and test processes and outputs to ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards. The QA Specialist will collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams to identify document and address any quality issues and recommend improvements to enhance overall product or service quality.

What Your Day Will Consist of:

Quality Monitoring

Perform regular inspections audits (including SQF Costco GFSI and GMP) and tests to ensure products services and processes comply with internal and external quality and food safety standards.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate documentation of quality assurance activities including test results inspection reports and corrective actions. Ensure compliance with FSMA HACCP and FSVP regulations with a focus on foreign supplier verification.

Audit Readiness & Execution

Prepare for and participate in thirdparty audits such as SQF Costco ISO GFSI and GMP. Address any audit findings and ensure ongoing compliance.

Supplier Verification (FSVP)

Implement and oversee the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) to ensure suppliers outside the U.S. meet the required safety and quality standards. Collect and verify supplier documentation and ingredient control processes.

ServeSafe & Food Safety

Maintain compliance with ServeSafe standards and ensure team members are trained in food safety best practices. Implement procedures to ensure compliance with FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act).

Process Improvement

Continuously improve quality and food safety processes with a focus on preventative controls (PCQI) HACCP principles and GMP practices. Ensure effective SOPs and workflows are in place.

Preventative Controls (PCQI)

Serve as the designated PCQI responsible for implementing and maintaining food safety plans conducting hazard analysis managing preventative controls and verifying supplier practices in compliance with FSMA and FDA regulations.

Training & Education

Provide training and support to employees on food safety programs (FSMA SQF GMP ServeSafe) and quality assurance processes. Lead sessions on supplier verification document control and standard compliance.

SOP Development

Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows to ensure consistency in operations and quality control.

Corrective Action: Investigate and document quality defects noncompliances and discrepancies. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to implement corrective and preventive measures.

Data Analysis

Collect analyze and interpret data on product quality audits and supplier performance. Provide insights and recommendations to improve quality and efficiency.

What you Need to Bring to the Role:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in food science quality management or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in quality assurance particularly in food and beverage manufacturing or restaurant operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality programs including FSMA SQF GMP HACCP and ServeSafe.
• Experience writing SOPs workflows and managing food safety plans.
• Familiarity with regulatory and industry standards (FDA GFSI Costco etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail and problemsolving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams.
• Proficiency in quality management systems and document control.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ServeSafe certification or other food safetyrelated certifications.
• Experience with SQF audits and leading GFSI audits.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Six Sigma certification.

What Youll Earn

Aggressive compensation 401K Competitive benefits Vacation etc.