What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician II position at NITTA GELATIN NA INC?
- SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Quality Assurance Operations
- Maintain and support food safety and quality systems, including product and raw material specifications
- Perform routine inspections of production processes, records, and activities for compliance and accuracy
- Conduct packaging inspections upon receipt and hold product inspections as required
- Support environmental monitoring and deep cleaning inspections
- Manage calibration and verification programs (e.g., scales, magnets)
- Maintain QA documentation, including records, forms, and trend analysis
- Organize QA paperwork and maintain document control
- Support internal and external audits (GMP, HACCP, FSSC22000, customer audits)
- Participate in maintaining GFSI certification (FSSC22000 or equivalent)
- Conduct internal audits and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Report non-conformances and ensure timely resolution
- Record and manage interactions with regulatory agencies (FDA, USDA, IDPH, local health departments)
- Support mock recalls and product withdrawal activities
- Support development, updates, and implementation of SOPs and SSOPs
- Train employees on GMP, CCPs, and quality procedures
- Assist departments with SOP updates and process improvements
- Provide QA-related training and support across departments
- Promote food safety awareness throughout the facility
- Support internal and external laboratory operations
- Serve as backup for laboratory technician duties when needed
- Ensure laboratory data is accurate, validated, and properly documented
- Assist in evaluating new laboratory equipment and procedures
- Manage external sample submissions and documentation
- Support supplier qualification and documentation management
- Assist in supplier audits and maintaining approved supplier lists
- Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances
- Support corrective action implementation (CARs)
- Assist in finished product release and shipment approval
- Other duties as assigned
Why You’ll Want to Work With Us:
We offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial security, and work–life balance, including:
- Comprehensive insurance coverage: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and more
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Annual bonus opportunity* based on individual goals and overall company performance
- Employee recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
- Company-sponsored engagement and team-building events
Qualifications:
- EDUCATION REQUIRED
- High school diploma or GED.
- Aassociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in quality, Food Science, or related field preferred
- TRAINING AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED
- Experience in food manufacturing environment preferred
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and GFSI standards (FSSC22000, SQF, BRC, etc.)
- Internal auditing experience or certification preferred Strong attention to detail and problem-solving
Salary : $51,000 - $57,000