Position Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Report To: QA Supervisor

Position Summary
Entry level position in Quality Assurance. The QA Technician will work in raw material, wash lines, and pack out. The QA Technician will test products according to specifications and validate products are produced within specifications. The QA Technician will also be responsible for recording results of the data and reporting the results. The QA Technician is responsible for enforcing good manufacturing practices. In addition, the QA Technician is also responsible for conducting shelf life evaluation on retain products and new product development. Must be able to work closely with others, have a good work ethic and be willing to work varied hours .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects incoming raw material, work in progress, and finished goods according to specification
• Pre-operational inspections
• Replenish chemicals
• Performs tests and records data
• Conducts Good Manufacturing Practice Audits
• Conducts checks at Critical Control Points
• Ensures compliance with HACCP, GMP and Safety
• Reports on shelf life results
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Must have general computer skills
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Willingness to cross train
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule

Education and Experience

• One year plus experience or experience in production environment preferred
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Bilingual English - Spanish a plus

Working Conditions Working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to work in loud, cold and wet environment. Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis. Lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Food Processing Plant
• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person