QA Technician

About the role

Fresh Mark in Salem, Ohio, is hiring a 1st shift Quality Technician. The QA Technician performs a variety of quality control tests, including routine observations and monitoring of receiving, manufacturing, and processing activities to ensure products comply with internal and external customer specifications and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical, analytical, and microbial testing as well as sensory evaluation, as per QA manual and procedures.
• Performs process checks throughout production, packaging, sanitation, and warehousing functions.
• Coordinates with the sanitation department for environmental testing program.
• Communicates with QA management, Production, and Sanitation personnel on test results and observations.
• Assists line technicians and assists in the Sample Retain Program.
• Prepares production line QA stations and calibrates equipment for processing as needed.
• Generates departmental reports and consolidates QA audit reports.
• Provides independent oversight of processes, verifies compliance to company standards and policies, and communicates deviations.
• Coordinates sampling and testing requirements of raw materials and finished products.
• Conducts sanitation audits and pre-op inspections.
• Implements Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Verifies that raw materials and finished products meet set specifications.
• Reports test results and safety, quality issues to management.
• Complies with all plant, state, federal, OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and SQF guidelines and regulations for food safety, quality, and employee safety.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure food safety and safe work practices.

Requirements

• Two-year degree or certificate in food science or related subject preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years previous Quality Assurance or related experience in food processing facilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FDA GMP's and understanding of HACCP principles.
• Familiarity with modern food manufacturing processes and food safety systems.

Skills

• Knowledge of food safety principles.
• Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Data entry and interpretation, database maintenance.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent reading and writing skills in English.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match, and more.

Pay

$19.00/hour.

Schedule

1st shift.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match, and more.

Company Information

Fresh Mark, Inc., owned and made in the USA for 100 years, specializes in Sugardale brand meats. The company is committed to providing an excellent work environment and supports diversity in its workforce. Fresh Mark is a drug-free workplace.