What are the responsibilities and job description for the QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN - UTAH position at Cacique Foods, LLC.?
SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that food products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This entry-level position supports the quality assurance team by conducting inspections, tests, and documentation throughout the production process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform routine quality control inspections on raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods.
- Conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical tests to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Monitor production processes for adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
- Record inspection results and maintain accurate logs of quality data.
- Report deviations and non-conformances to the Quality Assurance Supervisor or Manager.
- Assist in verifying supplier Certificates of Analysis (COAs), approved ingredient supplies, and other regulatory documentation.
- Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
- Ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other applicable food safety regulations.
- Maintain sanitation, monitor records and participate in swabbing and visual inspections.
- Work closely with production staff to resolve quality issues.
- Participate in training sessions on food safety and quality protocols.
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality safety.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field (bachelor’s degree a plus).
- Minimum 1 year in a food manufacturing or quality control environment.
- Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, SQF, and ISO 22000 standards is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Basic proficiency in laboratory equipment and data analysis.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:
- Office environment usually quiet
- Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
- Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts
- Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, may be exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely