QA Technician

Summary Description:

The QA Technician will ensure that high quality standards and food compliance are met for the Oxford facility. This position requires knowledge of working in a food production/packing environment.

Requirements:

· HACCP certification / formalized training and experience working with a functional HACCP program.

· Quality experience working in the food industry.

· Knowledge of Food Plant Sanitation, Pest Control, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

· Working knowledge of sampling/testing procedures and 3rd party testing labs.

· Strong team player with the ability to build solid relationships at all levels within and outside of the organization.

· Technical and problem-solving skills.

· Data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities & Duties:

· Work directly with QA Manager and Plant Manager to ensure high quality standards and compliance to overall quality specifications.

· Monitor production floor activities including verification of CCP’s and other in-process documentation to ensure compliance with HACCP and SOP’s.

· Inspect incoming materials/records, in-process procedures/flow, finished goods/packaging – trouble shoot issues for raw materials and follow up with supplier.

· Ensure that all incoming and outgoing product meets strict quality and food safety standard

· Deliver superior quality through continuous improvement of quality systems.

· Work with outside lab for sample submissions and environmental testing.

· Assist with customer complaints investigation and implement corrective action where necessary.

· Monitor sanitation schedule for weekly/monthly/quarterly sanitation requirements, follow up with sanitation crew to ensure completion, record and interpret results.

· Support QA Manager and Plant Manager to ensure compliance to Company Audit Programs (manufacturing practices, HACCP standards, maintenance, food safety, etc.), as well as to audits required by external parties.

· Monthly/Daily Activities Include

o Metal detector checks

o Label verifications

o Daily QA checks

o Cleaning lab

o Swabs (Friday)

o Swabs (monthly)

o Samples from production o Product evaluation (forms, pictures)

o Samples from bulk

o Lab equipment verification

o Pre-op metal detector and label check

o Submission forms for 3rd party labs

o Resampling product

o Label approvals

· 40 work week or as necessary in line with production schedule.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,374.39 - $55,848.73 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Oxford, NC 27565 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oxford, NC 27565: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,374 - $55,849