Description

Quality Assurance Technician monitors and inspects finished and in-process products, materials, equipment, and production facilities to ensure compliance with the company's overall Quality Management System and Programs, customer expectations and government regulations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilites:

• Understand all QA documents such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Plans, CCPs (Critical Control Points), pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures; and complete corresponding records, to ensure procedures and records are followed and completed appropriately.
• Perform Quality Assurance checks such as CCP checks, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) monitoring, pre-operational inspection, prerequisite checks, conformity of finished products throughout the manufacturing process, inspect incoming material, etc. to ensure all procedures are fully implemented and to confirm acceptance to required specifications.
• Understand, operate and calibrate all lab equipment (such as scales, thermometers, FOSS equipment, etc.) in accordance with standard operating procedures. Conduct microbiological tests such as swabbing, air sampling, listeria sampling and assess/report results to ensure compliance to company / Customer Standards and government regulations. Maintain accurate lab records, documentation, etc.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and operational reviews. Conduct quality audits. Provide timely feedback to the QA Manager and Plant Management on quality issues and recommends corrective actions and preventative measures. Assist the QA Manager and/or HACCP Coordinator
• in orienting all employees on quality, regulatory and food safety principles and policies and in ensuring they remain current in their knowledge.
• Train all personnel at the Plant (i.e. production, quality, shipping, maintenance, etc.) on quality requirements.
• Accountable to participate in QA projects such as microbiological sample collection (e.g. Salmonella, Listeria), collecting template data, validation studies, new product launch, etc. with a goal of improved compliance and operational efficiency.
• May assume the responsibilities of the HACCP Coordinator in their absence.

Requirements

Qualification:

• At least 3 or more years of Quality Assurance experience
• Science/Microbiology or a related discipline, with relevant food processing experience.
• Strong Knowledge of USDA & FDA regulatory requirements
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Quality regulatory requirements and systems including
• GFSI standards (BRC).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes.
• Proficient skill in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Biligual: Ability to communicate in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills required.