Manufacturing QA Technician II

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results.
• Trouble shoot out of spec results.
• Ensure that daily records are kept and maintained.
• Data Entry, tracking and interpretation.
• Following QC Hold Procedures for out-of-specified products.
• Maintain a 5-S rating of an "A" by following SOP's.
• Be flexible in working hours.
• Perform equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
• Participate in continuous improvement.
• Meet with the supervisor daily to cover any issues associated with production.
• Monitor all CCP records and follow up on customer complaints.
• Manage product specifications.
• Cookinate HACCP team.
• Maintain policy and implement policies and procedures including training relating to GMP's, Food Safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) and minimum 2 years experience or an addition 4+ years (min 6 years) if no degree.
• HACCP certified required, SQF Practitioner preferred.
• Knowledge of Microbiological, Physical, Chemical and Organoleptic Testing.
• Evaluate trends from test results and develop plans to correct deficiencies and communicate these plans to employees, and management.
• Implement quality control processes/testing to meet the expectations of quality standards and ensure that the product(s) are within specification.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Utilize and maintain inventory on laboratory and sanitation supplies.
• Good oral/written communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Proficient in window-based PC programs.
• Lab Test Equipment/Maintenance.