Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description – Quality Assurance Technician

Reports To:

FLSA Status:

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The successful Quality Assurance Technician performs regular checks in and around the facility to assure product quality meets or exceeds customer’s satisfaction. Ensures all rules, regulations, guidelines and processes for packing fresh food are being performed correctly.

Essential Job Functions:

This position is responsible for all of the following:

• Conduct and document daily pre-inspections of facility
• Conduct and document daily scale accuracy checks
• Monitor and record metal detector checks every hour
• Conducts product specifications checks, and notifies supervisors and/or managers of “out-of-spec” product
• Conduct and document all QA and HACCP checks as directed
• Ensure corrective actions are taken when necessary, and that CCPs are being monitored
• Monitor employees to ensure compliance with GMPs
• Issue employee Non-Compliance documents to employees who are in violation of any rules and/or regulations
• Participate in Food Safety Audits,
• Conduct routine environmental sampling as directed
• Understand corrective actions
• Performs other related duties as requested
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) on the safe handling and proper use of machines and tools used for the operations
• Adherence to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP’s) for food processing

§ Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) for food processing

§ Accurate completion of daily logs and reports according to the SOP

Other Functions:

• Regular contact with all levels of personnel throughout the organization
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Other tasks assigned by manager
• Professionalism, flexibility and creativity
• Ability to learn and work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workflow
• Regular and reliable attendance

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years of facilities maintenance, construction, or repair experience in a commercial or industrial setting
• Proven proficiency with MS Office suite (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) a plus
• Detail-oriented, results-focused
• Valid Drivers’ Licenses (required)

Communication Skills:

To successfully perform the job's essential functions, the employee must be an articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possess excellent communication skills. The ability to professionally and comfortably interact with all personnel levels, including management, supervisory, etc., is vital.

The employee will work closely with personnel in their department to ensure work and problem resolution accuracy.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. May be required to utilize safety equipment and clothing to avoid exposure to chemicals, moving equipment, noise, and temperature extremes. Hard hats and other required personal protective equipment must be utilized in designated locations. Position involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above shoulders, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. utilizing proper lifting techniques. Wrist, hand, and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials. Accommodations may be extended to individuals with disabilities if such accommodations are determined to be reasonable and necessary to permit performance of the essential functions of this Position

Working Hours:

Working hours are determined by facility management to meet the needs of the business. These may include weekends and holidays.

Dress Code:

Appropriate dress and hygiene are essential in promoting a positive J-M Farms image to our customers, both internally and externally. As a result, J-M Farms typically allows a "business casual" dress code, provided that employees are well-groomed, neat, and are dressed appropriately for their job functions. Due to the nature of some positions, jeans and tasteful shirts are allowed. Some work areas have frigid temperatures. Therefore, shirts and hoodies to keep warm are strongly encouraged. Uniforms are available to all employees at their cost payroll deducted. Hairnets, beard nets are required in all harvesting areas at all times. Hairnets, beard nets, lab coats are required in packaging areas at all times. Personal hygiene is strongly encouraged.

Work Location: In person