What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Tech I position at Nature's Path Foods?
Nature’s Path is a sustainability driven, deliciously healthy organic food manufacturing company that believes in leaving the earth better than we found it. At Nature’s Path, we believe in the idea that you can come to work and help make the world a better place in the same day.
We are currently looking for a QA Technicians to join our team on Day Shift at our Sussex, WI facility. The QA Technician is responsible for assuring that safe and quality foods are produced by performing quality control tests and tasks in accordance with the Nature’s Path Quality Assurance Standards.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Attending and participating in production transitions and QA Tech transitions.
- Checking batch sheets to ensure that the correct formulation and material is used for the company production requirements.
- Conducting processing, bar line, and packaging CPC checks, as well as sanitation checks.
- Reporting all variances in accordance with the Problem Resolution Protocol.
- Holding all raw materials and finished products that fail to meet the established standards and seek and finalize disposition on held items.
- Ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are carried out by all employees.
- Ensuring all parameters are recorded with documentation during R&D runs.
- Maintaining a safe work environment for the team and taking necessary and proper action when a problem or safety concern arises with equipment, product, materials or personnel.
- Knowing with safety equipment is needed to perform a specific job task.
Requirements:
- 6-12 months experience in a quality control in a food processing environment is preferred.
- Working knowledge of food safety and QA programs, such as HCCP, GMPs, and SPC.
- Reliable transportation
- A team approach to problem solving and implementation, as well as personal initiative and independent judgment are necessary.
- Basic math skills required and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in English language, and understand directions, both verbally and written
Benefits and Perks:
- Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance plans, including employer paid option
- Complimentary Life and Disability plans
- Get Fit reimbursement program towards fitness/wellness, (up to $300/yr)
- Employee Discount, purchase any product for $1 each
- 401(k) Savings and Retirement plan with match
- Vacation and Sick Time
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid training and continued education
- Incentive Pay
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity