Document Control Analyst jobs in Mcallen, TX

Quality & Document Control Coordinator

Location: McAllen, TX Pay Status: hourly

Pay Code: 1047 Pay Grade: 4

Reports to: Dosimetry Supervisor Department: Quality Control

Supervisory Responsibilities: N

Description (objectives of the position):

This position reports to the Dosimetry Supervisor within the Quality Department. The Quality & Document Control Coordinator will provide technical support in daily activities and projects in collaboration with other Departments. The main responsibilities of this position are to support the QC Documentation and other reports (daily, weekly or monthly) as per QC Standard & clients- government requirements, as well as to perform Internal and ISO audits, document design change notice, Non-Conformance Reports Logs (NCR), Request for Inspection Records, Quality and other procedures changes, Work Instructions design & changes, etc. Other important activities of the Quality & Document Control Coordinator Position pertain to Dosimetry and Food Safety, including the calibration of equipment, daily inspections, document control, crosschecks, and training among other tasks. This position supports Dosimetry in the design and treatment of different commodities in accordance with Electronic Cold-Pasteurization methodology.

Duties and Responsibilities (functions required to perform the position, the removal of which would fundamentally change the job)

Dosimetry and Food Safety Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all controlled Quality documents related to all process and procedures are maintained to the latest issue, and that these documents are made available at all locations where operation essential to the effective functioning of the Quality Management System are performed.
• Manages implementation of company documents using various document control software.
• Prepare all related documents based on the quality procedures for internal & external audits to the concerned departments, clients & government agencies.
• Control & maintain the system for issuance recording, filling, tracking, retrieval of documents like procedures, QA/QC records, specifications, and related documents.
• Implement, follow, and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), policies related to the HACCP program and Food Defense.
• Ensure compliance with general safety, ISO, OSHA, USDA/APHIS, FDA and State of Texas regulations for the facility daily operations and be well aware & familiar of all types of quality & regulatory documents related & required based on our operations.
• Participate in food safety inspections and monitoring activities as needed, before, during, and after operations, and filling the quality and regulatory records as required.
• Support production operations to ensure product quality.
• Assure that the product meets compliance specifications and overall final product approval checks, keeping the quality and regulatory records as required.

• Train new food safety and quality analysts, operators, technicians, and personnel from other functional areas, and keep records of the training provided.

• Participate in or lead assigned projects under direct supervision.
• Support for establishing and Facilitate tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for daily, weekly, and monthly activities.
• In charge of document control for all SOP’s related to Dosimetry including updates, storage, and maintaining the master list up to date.
• Participate in planning of dose delivery with ECP system.
• Assist in data handling, storage, and analysis such as the transfer of image markers and localization for portal verification and treatment.
• Lead investigations and document collection on packaging materials under FDA approval.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying shifts as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Engineering, Agriculture, Food Science or other agriculture related field OR a minimum of two years’ experience in a produce growing (farm and/or packhouse) environment and/or combination equivalent education and experience
• Familiar with GFSI/ ASTM standards.
• Experience in QC Document Control
• Comprehensive knowledge on Quality Management Procedure and QA/QC Standards
• Experience attending internal & external quality audits & inspections.
• Food safety experience in a food manufacturing facility is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in food safety informatics – including resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to interpret criteria and develop treatment plans as defined by relevant treatment protocols.
• Has strong mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements (Describe whether exposed to chemicals, indoor or outdoor conditions, confined spaces, heights, or other specific work area characteristics)

The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time. The employee must be able to move from location to location, operate, detect, diagnose, remove, install, modify, use, and control machinery, equipment, and tools in the work environment. Constantly positions self to maintain, operate, and assess equipment, including underneath, inside, besides, and above. Must be able to frequently ascend and descend spiraling staircases and work in confined spaces. Must be able to communicate, detect, discern, and hear. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. This job includes close vision and adjusting focus to detect, discern, operate, and inspect. The employee is regularly exposed to energized electrical gear, moving mechanical parts, tools, and vehicles. Is occasionally exposed to low permissible levels of ionizing radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Constant work temperature averages 41F. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.