Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 10:00 pm - 6:00 am

Saturday: Off

Sunday: 6:30 am - 11:00 am

The QA Technician’s primary responsibilities will include in-process production monitoring, Chemistry, microbiology, and environmental testing. Raw material and packaging inspections and finished goods documentation review and/or perform a variety of standard microbiological, chemical and physical or sensory testing. Responsibilities will also include maintaining logs and data records associated with job function (e.g. non-conforming materials, corrective action log, hold logs, net content files, etc.).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALITY

• The employee shall comply with the company Quality Policy and all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality and food safety requirements.
• Ensures that a high quality of products, services, housekeeping, and hygiene standards are maintained and improved in designated areas.
• Escalate quality or food safety findings or incidents to management.
• Supports the compliance for FSSC 22000 while supporting continuous improvement for Quality metrics/Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in their area of responsibility.

OPERATIONAL TASKS

Manufacturing Support

• As the QA Inspector you will be responsible for recording production data on reports and specifically monitor employees and verifies compliance with HACCP, GMP and safety procedures and policies.
• Execute required tests on incoming ingredients and packaging according to the QMS (Quality Monitoring Scheme)
• Perform verification on finished goods documentation to ensure that each finished good lot meets positive release criteria.
• Support line operations to ensure process checks are accurate and timely as stated in the QMS.
• Collect finished good samples and is responsible for the sensory panel set-up.
• Calibrate lab equipment such as pH meter, moisture analyzers, Rosa reader, scales, etc. in accordance with SOP’s.
• Support GMPs throughout the manufacturing plant and follow safety rules and procedures.
• Record results for HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plan and SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure).
• Conducts daily routine sample analyses using standardized lab techniques and other instrumentation following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Responsible for daily/weekly planning, reading, product release/holds, swabbing, calibration, sample collection, Internal Control Plan, sample preparations, etc.
• Supports laboratory compliance (Calibration, equipment testing, etc.) to internal requirements
• Supports continuous improvement of Quality metrics/KPI’s in the lab.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory/guidelines pertaining to safety, health, and environmental.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED)
• Prefer1-3 years manufacturing QA/QC and/or laboratory experience in the food industry.

SKILLS:

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to handle multiple assignments.
• Must be precise, accurate, and well organized.
• Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Able to work in one position for long hours.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Able to read and write English.
• Good mathematical (basic statistical skills highly desired), problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems, personal computers and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Food Processing Plant
• In-person

Work Location: In person