Quality Assurance Technician, 1st shift

Tribe 9 Foods is a partnership of value-based brands (RP’s Pasta Co., Carla’s Pasta, Taste Republic, and Yumbutter) with a mission to promote eating and living well. Tribe 9 is positioned to make big inroads in the natural and conventional food space and is looking to hire a Quality Assurance Technician, 1st shift team member. The position is located in South Windsor Connecticut. 

Summary:
Responsible for leading by example and encouraging adherence to our guiding principles and compliance standards. As a Quality Technician, 1st shift you will be responsibilities for assigned duties while participating in our continuous improvement projects to broaden our core Quality Assurance functions for Tribe 9 Foods.

Hours and Work Schedule:

The work schedule is Monday – Friday from 5:00am – 2:30pm, occasional weekend work and overtime is required. 

Position Responsibilities:
Primarily responsible for performing line checks and laboratory QA checks.

• Monitor quality and food safety control points, and observe monitoring performed by line operators.
• Perform laboratory testing including bacteria plate counts, pH, moisture, etc.
• Perform allergen and pathogen swabbing and analysis
• Calibrate lab and plant instrumentation
• Assist with shelf life and product development projects.
• Assist with incident evaluation and follow-up for complaints and quality deviations.
• Collect and maintain data for supplier and ingredient approval, including specifications and COA’s
• Maintain documentation system for all aspects of quality and food safety and analyze the data for trends and patterns.
• This position is also called upon to perform other duties not specifically outlined in this posting.

Job Requirements:

Specific qualifications for the role include:

• Highly detail oriented
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to enforce good manufacturing practices while maintaining a respectful and constructive plant culture
• Bachelor of Science preferred, but relevant work experience may be considered.
• Proficient with Excel and Word.
• Good Communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Must be fluent in English, fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing facility that produces product with allergen ingredients.
• Availability to work flexible hours as required.

Among the top benefits Tribe 9 Foods offers:

• Competitive wages with promotional opportunities
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company-paid vacation and holiday time
• (401k) retirement plan with matching contributions by Tribe 9 Foods
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Health fitness reimbursement
• Professional development
• Paid volunteer hours

Our guiding principles:

Tackle Anything: embrace the unknown; bring ideas to reality; conquer lofty goals

Relationship Driven: build partnerships and amaze our customers

Inspire Each Other: as each individual grows, so does the organization; unlock each other’s potential

B Corp Values: balance profit and purpose; use business as a force for good

Entrepreneurial Spirit: challenge the status quo through creative destruction and innovation

Tribe 9 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer