2nd Shift - QA Technician I

About the role

A QA Technician I is responsible for conducting day-to-day testing, analysis, inspections and reporting needed for successful operation and manufacturing food products. Growth opportunities to level II.

Responsibilities

• Follow Winona Food Safety policies and procedures
• Follow and enforce GMPs and Personal Hygiene policies
• Perform Test & Measuring Equipment calibrations and verifications
• Conduct finished product testing per established procedures
• Conduct label verification of finished product
• Inbound inspections – inspect, sample, and record and make sure there is a COA or it needs to be on hold.
• Conduct allergen testing and verification activities
• Conduct inspections – glass/brittle plastic, band aid/ear plug, metal detector, sanitation, and GMP
• Maintain accurate logs, data entry, and filing records for all holds, foreign materials, non-conforming materials, lab results, inspections, etc
• Conduct post-cleaning and pre-operational sanitation inspections, including swabbing the site and documenting results
• Follow the environmental monitoring program and perform all swabbing according to the plan and document all corrective action taken
• Conduct inspections – glass/brittle plastic, band aid/ear plug, metal detector, and GMP
• Follow Hold & Release procedures – placing product on hold, conducting pre-shipment review, releasing items from soft hold
• Assist with troubleshooting issues with the in-process tests
• Review batch records and digital chart recorders, verify temp and time
• Complete proficiency lab testing
• Report all major issues and non-conformances to management
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in cheese processing or food manufacturing preferred.
• Experience may be in QA, Machine Operator, or similar work experience
• Solid knowledge of quality control principles, practices, and standards
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with different departments
• Strong knowledge of GMP, Hygiene and HACCP
• Technical competence in using various testing equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver around machines

Benefits

• Full Benefits

Pay

$24.50 per hour (including incentives)

Schedule

Full-time, 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm), Monday through Friday