Technician I, Quality Assurance

Seeking an experienced 3rd Shift QA Technician who is looking for a long-term opportunity with a company that offers stability and growth. The ideal candidate will be dependable, responsible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality and food safety standards.

Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM
Saturdays as needed

Position Overview: 

QA Technician will assist the Quality Assurance Supervisor and Manager in ensuring compliance with all Manufacturing Quality and Food Safety Policies and Guidelines. Technicians will play a key role in our company’s commitment to the production of the highest quality safe foods. The Quality Assurance Technician must be able to interact across interdepartmental boundaries in a professional, proactive manner, avoid conflicts, and exemplify a collaborative spirit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Monitor existing product SKUs and directly recommend/lead development improvements with R&D.
•    Monitor the quality of incoming raw materials and finished products, including organoleptic evaluations.
•    Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
•    Complete Pre-operational Inspections each morning and evening including swabs weekly
•    Monitor general upkeep of the production area.
•    Monitor verifications for CCPs on the floor
•    Perform Specification Testing on certain incoming raw materials as needed
•    Monitor daily Label Checks, HACCP, Operational, weekly thermometer checks, weekly temp tags and Calibration requirements.
•    Monitor and verify the proper function of metal detectors daily
•    Perform training as assigned by the QA Manager for employees.
•    Perform the daily organoleptic testing of products being run that day and send out report.
•    Generally, assist in ensuring safety compliance and compliance with all other Company Rules and Policies by way of example and by encouraging and monitoring the behavior of others.

Education and Experience: 
•    High school diploma or GED preferred.
•    Experience Required:  Minimum 6 months of quality or related experience preferred.    
•    Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
•    Support management decisions, talk positively and encourage happy environment.
•    Be knowledgeable of and follow the safety procedures as outlined by Monogram Foods.
•    Be knowledgeable of safe food handling practices, HACCP and quality control procedures in your department.
•    You must be able to speak, read and write in English. 
•    Serve Safe Certified
•    Demonstrate a high level of energy drive and initiative.
•    The ability to be self-directed and maintain excellent organizational skills.
•    Ability to work flexible hours and accept additional responsibilities as needed

Competencies and Skills:
•    Verbal and written communication skills.
•    Bi-Lingual a plus- English/Spanish

Physical Demands:
•    Must be able to work within temperature-controlled environments (Heat/Cold)
•    Walk on slippery wet surfaces
•    Frequently transports/ push/pull/move up 50 lbs. or more.
•    Walk/stand 100% of shift.
•    This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends 
•    Employees must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment at Monogram Foods

• Employees must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment at Monogram Foods 

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:
Work Environment:
•    Stand on concrete.
•    Ambient temperatures.
•    Work with a team.
Personal Protective Equipment:
•    Safety shoes as needed.
•    Insulated gloves as needed.
•    Safety knives as needed.

Salary : $18 - $25