QA Technician I

POSITION SPECIFICS

Reports To:    Quality Assurance Supervisor
FLSA Status:    Hourly
ROLE

SUMMARY:
Assist with tasks related to quality of finished products, raw ingredients and packaging materials. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety practices are followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Collect measurements, test and report results on various components to ensure they fall within specification ranges.
Ensure that sandwiches are being built to specification.
Conduct in line audits/product assessments for specification compliance on food products.
Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues, and document corrective actions.
Ensure GMPs are being followed.
Assess facility for sanitary compliance.
Collect weights and measurements of finished good products.
Ensure package integrity and accuracy.
Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent, or 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
None. Certificates related to Food Safety and/or HACCP preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Ability to operate standard lab equipment.
Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Be detailed and organized.
Problem solving skills.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs),
Knowledge of Food Safety fundamentals is desirable.
The ability to read and understand specifications and other technical documents.
Strong attention to detail; data and sample collection, accuracy in paperwork.
Ability to use a tablet/iPad.
Ability to interact with all levels of organization.



WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasionally sit; climb or balance; reach with hands and arms; taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

REQUIRED TRAINING
This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required
on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.