Quality Assurance Specialist
OkloSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Food SafetyIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to maintain highest standards of quality and food safety by monitoring, testing, recording, and reacting to data on products, production, processes, and quality (e.g., Critical Control Points, Key Performance Indexes)
- Skill in verifying raw materials and finished products comply with federal, state, and company specifications
- Capacity to produce accurate results while multitasking in a fast-paced work environment
- Proactive approach to anticipating problems or conflicts
- Ability to complete work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicate progress; recommend improvements; and adapt to change, difficulties, and feedback
- Compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of ethics, and integrity; implementation of action plans and use of Open Door Policy
- Knowledge of laboratory functions (e.g., operations, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair) through cross-training in Food Safety QA roles (e.g., MSS Validation Coordinator, Sanitation Specialist, Quality Systems Specialist, Micro Technician) and sustaining calibration programs for instruments and equipment
- Continuous improvement mindset, including identifying and correcting process improvement opportunities, conducting statistical process control, root cause analysis, and participating in continuous improvement projects
- Embrace differences, create inclusive culture, build team relationships, communicate positively, mentor others, maintain integrity and ethics, act selflessly, serve customers/members, deliver results, make data-based decisions, display curiosity, take risks, drive improvements, and adopt new technologies/skills
Responsibilities
- Monitor, test, record, and react to data pertaining to products, production, processes, and quality to ensure compliance (e.g., Critical Control Points, Key Performance Indexes)
- Verify raw materials and finished products meet federal, state, and company specifications
- Complete work assignments and priorities collaboratively, communicating progress and recommending improvements
- Comply with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards
- Maintain knowledge of laboratory functions through cross-training in Food Safety QA department roles and sustaining calibration programs for plant instruments and equipment
- Utilize continuous improvement methodologies: identify/correct process opportunities, conduct statistical process control and root cause analysis, participate in improvement projects
- Focus on Food Safety, Sanitation, Quality Management Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Product Quality, QA/QC
- Embody Walmart values: Respect the Individual (embrace differences, build teams, mentor), Act with Integrity (promote ethics, accountability), Serve Customers/Members (deliver results, data-based decisions), Strive for Excellence (learn, improve, adopt technologies)
Skills
Food Safety
Quality Assurance
QA/QC
Critical Control Point
Root Cause Analysis
Statistical Process Control
Sanitation
Quality Management Systems
Laboratory Operations
Calibration
Continuous Improvement
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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