What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Tech 1st shift position at Fresh Express?
The Quality Assurance Tech is a fast-paced position heavily involved with the mathematical and technical areas. The QA Technician serves as an important supporting member of the Production Team.
Job Essential Functions:
- Responsible for routine sampling and testing of Fresh Express product and materials at various stages of production
- Responsible for recognizing, identifying, documenting, and communicating all analytical, quality, and food safety evaluation and processing checks.
- Responsible for recognizing, identifying, communicating and documenting out-of-spec samples.
- Responsible for ensuring those adjustments are made to ensure compliance to specifications, and for rechecking following adjustments to ensure that product is of the highest quality.
- Responsible for helping to ensure GMP compliance throughout the facility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Job Functions:
- Ability to stand for the duration of the shift (8 hours or more)
- Perform repetitive motions throughout shift such as push/pull/lift, bend continuously throughout the shift, lift up to 50 pounds, and be able to climb stairs or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift.
- Work environment can be loud, wet and cold (approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Flexibility to work 6 consecutive days, overtime and weekends if necessary.
Experience:
- Two years' experience in quality and food safety systems preferred but not required.
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
Other Information:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
