Food Quality Assurance Technician 1st Shift (6:30am - 3pm)

About the Role

Monitors key process control points during production operations. Documents and reports any food safety or quality issues so that corrective actions can be taken.

Responsibilities

• Documents and reports any food safety or quality issues and participates in determination of corrective actions to be taken
• May assist with pre-operational inspection of production plant and equipment and completion of related documentation
• Performs process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points according to the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan
• Participates in determination of corrective actions when verification checks do not meet the limits defined in the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan
• Verifies the facility’s environment including items such as temperature throughout the production facility, sanitizer concentrations, and other food safety related conditions
• Completes Hold Tags and Cooling Tags, if appropriate, to isolate non-conforming ingredients or products
• Conducts and documents the daily product review; participates in evaluation of key sensory attributes of finished products
• Responsible for maintaining records, completing documentation, and following proper documentation protocols as assigned
• Adheres to and monitors programs including HACCP Program, good manufacturing practices, foreign material control, plant sanitation, product quality assurance, and other programs as assigned
• As part of monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s)

Requirements

• Associate degree in a science related field or 1+ years in a Quality Assurance position or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge of GMP's, Food Safety, and Safety requirements
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English at a level of proficiency to clearly understand items such as food safety documentation, ingredient labels, etc.
• Basic computer skills; e-mail, Word, Excel
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required

Working Conditions

• Food processing, warehouse, and food laboratory environment
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F
• Regularly required to stand and walk, ability to climb ladders, bend, reach, and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers, and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees.

• Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, and 401(k) with discretionary match
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• A variety of voluntary benefit options

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.