Quality Assurance Technician 3rd Shift

Quality Assurance Technician

Assures the food safety and specifications of products and processes by enforcing quality policies, procedures, and standards. Establish a basis for regulatory and customer compliance, mitigate risk, and comply with third party audit standards.

This position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager working Monday-Friday 9pm-5am.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assists QA Manager in the implementation and improvement of SQF programs, Food Safety Plans, SSOP and SOP compliance.

Ensures compliance to all regulatory standards including FSP (Food Safety Plan), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), SSOP’s (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures), etc.

Oversees and continually monitors effectiveness of Sanitation Program.

Communicates frequently with production associates and other company supervisors/managers.

Assists QA Manager with third-party audits, customer audits, and government audits as needed.

Generates ideas to improve quality procedures and participates in development and implementation of new policies, procedures and/or programs. Review existing programs to yield feedback and changes that stimulate continuous improvement. This includes assisting in the evaluation of the implementation of policies or programs to ensure facility is operating based on the established uniform standards.

Validating quality checks against production specifications.

Training included, but not limited to, product quality standards, GMP’s, and Food Safety Issues.

Enforcing Disciplinary Action program as it pertains to quality and food safety issues.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Preferred Education

High school diploma or GED.

Job Experience

At least one year of experience in the food manufacturing industry in a quality assurance role.

Certifications / Licenses

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification preferred.

Valid Driver’s License and current automobile liability insurance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred, but not a requirement.

Strong administrative and computer skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point

Knowledge of quality management systems and software programs

Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to food and workplace safety

requirements.

Attention to detail an accuracy of work.

Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Proven knowledge of the production area to support all shifts when needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.50 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Salary Expectations

License/Certification:

• HACCP Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $24