QA Sampler

Nature's Way
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Green Bay
Jun 05, 2025
Welcome to a better way, an authentic way. Welcome to Nature's Way. Inside our minds, inside our hearts, inside our business, inside our bottles. Our reason for being, the purpose that inspires our work every day, is quite simple: Help people live healthy lives. When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone. How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. That means something important to the world, and it means the world to us. People TRUST Our products to be the gold standard Our words to be true Our claims to be honest, Our actions to have integrity. Together we work with an awareness of how even small actions affect others, an attitude of kindness and concern for each other, and a drive for action that helps people live healthy lives. It's the best way. The right way. The only way. Nature's Way. Be a part of helping people live healthy lives! SUMMARY This is a Quality Assurance position responsible for ensuring all materials received into inventory are correctly labeled, sampled appropriately, and delivered to lab for testing in a timely manner. Prioritizing the flow of materials to ensure sampling, evaluations, and disposition is done in accordance with business needs. This role may require the safe use of some or all of the following equipment: sit down and standup forklifts, order pickers, rider pallets, power pallet jacks, hand jacks, and pallet inverters. All job duties are performed within the established quality control guidelines of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Job functions for QA Sampling may require associates to drive personal vehicles for company business on a routine basis to ensure sampling tasks are completed for multiple company locations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned): Visually examine, upon receipt and before acceptance to quarantine, each container of components and finished product for appropriate labeling as to contents, container damage or broken seals, and contamination. Follow established sampling plans to aseptically collect Raw Material, Bulk, Component, and Finished Goods samples using appropriate PPE. Organize documentation that is required to move along with samples. Prioritize workload by first in and first out and urgent requests. Lift and stack cases of product to make available for sampling. Requires frequent lifting of 40 and up to 100 pounds. When shuttle truck is unavailable or urgency of testing requires expediency, drive samples from sampling location and deliver to the lab. Use SAP computer system to complete evaluation forms and release components that do not require lab testing and to process customer returned finished goods for multiple warehouses. Maintain library of reserve samples: data entry in Reserve Sample Database within SAP and filing the samples on library shelves for purchased finished goods. Conduct special sampling requests. Operate forklift, hand jack, or powered material handling equipment as required to move materials. Maintain clean and safe work areas and sampling booths. Complete all job-related documentation timely and accurately. Complete special projects as requested by your supervisor or manager. Follow the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines at all times. Complete all training requirements such as SOPs, work instructions, safety training, cGMP training, etc. Flexibility in assigned work schedule to meet business needs. Build partnerships through teamwork and communication. Builds rapport with team members and networks with other departments for support. Notify Supervisor or Manager if any discrepancies arise, such as but not limited to: safety, quality, operations, or health concerns. Utilize computer programs that are required for job performance (i.e. SAP Software, Microsoft Suite, etc.) Observe, recognize, and act upon continuous improvement opportunities as an individual, with teams, and/or Supervisors. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty as required. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to operate a vehicle on behalf of the company by possessing a valid driver's license and meeting the driving standards of the Company's insurance carrier. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand (8-10 hours a day) and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, and twist. The employee is required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally move by pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn for this position includes, but not limited to: lab coat, hair net, beard net (if applicable), safety toe shoes, gloves, hearing protection and P100 respirator. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer skills are essential. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a range of practical problems. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Good sanitation and health habits are required. Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with other departments. Ability to effectively prioritize own workload. High attention to detail. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Forklift certification, respirator training, PPE training. All will be provided as company sponsored training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. As a Nature's Way employee, you'll enjoy a wide variety of benefits that offer the support you need to truly live what you believe. All benefits are effective on day ONE of your employment! Medical Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high - deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account. Dental Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan. Vision Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage Time Off All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year. 401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets. You'll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness: Company provided short-term & long-term disability Life and AD&D insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary critical illness & accident coverage New parent phase-in program & paternity leave Educational assistance reimbursement Product discounts & a wellness program Free Fitness Center Start Helping People live Healthy lives today! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)