1101- QA Technician I

About the role

Ensure and maintain a high level of sanitation, food safety, and safe working environment
Perform chemical, physical and sensory tests on all raw and finished products using approved methods to generate accurate data
Testing to include but not limited to the following: acid, salt, brix, pH, color, counts, fill weights, desalt tank analysis, customer samples, daily cuttings including flavor, texture and appearance of products
Pasteurization including cooling temperatures & data trace tests, verification that UPC scanner is functioning once an hour, responsible for running X-ray test wands through to verify the x-ray is functioning properly, monitoring X-ray kick outs as they occur, verifying correct label and stencil in use at start up and changeover, inspecting jar breaks as they occur on the line and monitoring and titrating the PAA system once every 2 hours or as needed, monitoring fermentation process including: lactic acids, reducing sugars, enzyme testing, Calcium Chloride, pH, flow meters, purge units, and salometer testing
Record all information in an orderly fashion and report all deviations from standard to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Manager
During down times, assist with rework, performing general labor work, or cleaning floors in the production area

Responsibilities

• Ensure and maintain a high level of sanitation, food safety, and safe working environment
• Perform chemical, physical and sensory tests on all raw and finished products using approved methods to generate accurate data
• Test to include but not limited to the following: acid, salt, brix, pH, color, counts, fill weights, desalt tank analysis, customer samples, daily cuttings including flavor, texture and appearance of products
• Pasteurization including cooling temperatures & data trace tests, verification that UPC scanner is functioning once an hour, responsible for running X-ray test wands through to verify the x-ray is functioning properly, monitoring X-ray kick outs as they occur, verifying correct label and stencil in use at start up and changeover, inspecting jar breaks as they occur on the line and monitoring and titrating the PAA system once every 2 hours or as needed, monitoring fermentation process including: lactic acids, reducing sugars, enzyme testing, Calcium Chloride, pH, flow meters, purge units, and salometer testing
• Record all information in an orderly fashion and report all deviations from standard to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Manager
• During down times, assist with rework, performing general labor work, or cleaning floors in the production area

Requirements

• Previous experience in the food industry preferred
• Previous Quality Assurance experience a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program
• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs
• Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth
• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs

Pay

This is a permanent, full-time position on the 2nd shift. In accordance with the union contract, the current pay rate is $25.27 plus $.50 shift differential.

Schedule

This is a permanent, full-time position on the 2nd shift.