What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician- 3rd Shift position at Ed Miniat LLC?
Position Description:
The Quality Assurance Technician performs duties to assure quality product by conducting in-process inspections and evaluating finished product.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identifies raw and cooked material condition by collecting material samples, conducting inspections and physical tests of materials
- Identifies in-process product condition by collecting samples during production process, conducting in-process inspections and physical tests
- Determines disposition of finished product by collecting, classifying, analyzing and interpreting production and quality data; judging product acceptability in comparison to specifications
- Documents finished product status by recording and summarizing raw material, in-process and finished product inspection, and physical test data
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
- Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned and needed
- Actively participates in food safety programs that ensure the safety of ingredients and finished products
- Attends training sessions as needed to maintain compliance and regulatory knowledge
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Able to effectively speak, read and write English; bilingual in Spanish a plus
- Proficient with basic math skills
- Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of general safety practices
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and USDA regulations a plus
- Working knowledge of Adage a plus
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Able to work overtime and weekends as needed
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift on average 25lbs daily, 15-20% of day
- Able to climb in excess of 3-15 feet, daily
- Able to tolerate extreme temperatures 60-70% of time
Training Period:
Minimum one year meeting all above requirements; up to three years.
- This is a union position and comes with benefits provided by the union, upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Benefits include: medical, vision and dental as well as 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of employment.