Summary: The Quality Control Technician monitors the production processes to ensure product is within food and safety quality standards. Our Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the Food Safety and Quality Assurance of product housed within our warehouse. Technicians are responsible for performing internal audits to ensure adhering to GMP and company food safety standards. Responsibilities:Retrieve and analyze samples according to established methods to ensure adherence to specifications and guidelinesDocuments all audit and inspection findings in accordance to company established proceduresFocuses on safety related issues including ensuring safe working environment for employees, communicating safety issues, and maintaining a high level of food safety awarenessRegularly performing testing on metal detector, chemical system, and warehouse temperaturesPerform and document internal audits adhering to GMP and company requirementsWorks with the Sanitation team to ensure that cleaning activities meet Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and company standardsEnsures products have proper labelingPerforms quality inspections on incoming and outgoing productHandles and administers additives as necessaryResponsible to report all food safety issues to an immediate supervisor and provide feedback to operators and warehouse mangers regarding non-conforming products and packagingDirectly correlate to product recalls, successful audits, and customer satisfaction Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility to perform product testing and visible observations in adhering to company guidelinesEnsure proper product labeling at allDeliver samples for testing to outside laboratories Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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. Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience. Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace Collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done Delegate responsibilities effectivelyEducation/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field General knowledge of processing, manufacturing and quality control procedures as they relate to food processing GMPs, SSOPs, and HACCP. Ability to learn testing methodsBasic math skills. Knowledge, skill and ability to operate routine lab equipment Language Ability:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions Math Ability:Basic math skills with addition, subtraction and multiplication. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should Advance level of expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel.Must be able to operate common office machines. Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.