QA TECHNICIAN FIRST SHIFT

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment with the backing of a global CPG powerhouse. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.

Scope of Position

Our Company is in search of an experienced QA Technician with the aim to stop wasteful production of poor-quality products and helps ensure that customers do not receive subpar products. As an organization, we do our best to ensure that our Hourly Production workers are able to master their assigned roles before moving on to other positions within the facility, but that is not always possible. Ideal candidates for these positions must be agile and willing to shift focus and energies as the business demand changes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are made within product specifications by inspecting products.
• Conduct inspection checks on raw and finished products and document defects with accuracy and details to ensure defects are not reproduced.
• Assist the plant personnel when food safety and sanitation issues arise.
• Verify paperwork to adhere to food safety and quality regulations.
• Review the sanitation program as needed, including pre-operational sanitation.
• Conduct pre-operational tasks to be compliant with food safety and quality regulations.
• Proper use and care of analytical instruments and equipment, including daily calibration tests via documentation.
• Analyze documents for product chemistry specifically salts, moisture, fats, and proteins look for trends and notify the supervisor of any findings.
• Detail-oriented to ensure all documentation and traceability is being done daily and stored in a matter that can be pulled easily for traceability tests.
• Capable of doing swabs, validation tests, and back up for technicians when needed.
• Support SQF audits.
• Ensure all staff within the facility follow GMP requirements.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Work regularly in temperatures near or below freezing (Coolers, Loading Dock Freezer).
• Work in damp or cold conditions (20-30 Degrees-Fabrication).
• Work in areas that require you to lift, pull, or push 50 lbs.
• Work with sharp knives or a cutting tool.
• Willing and capable of working overtime when necessary.
• Available to work Day and Nights.
• Willing and capable of working Saturdays.
• LIFTING/PUSHING/PULLING – 10 lbs. - 50 lbs. production.
• NEUTRAL WRIST – Repetitive hand motions and grasping.
• REACHING – Reaching for product on the conveyor belt with hooks, reaching for boxes, or bags.
• STANDING – Constant standing for 8 to 10 hours per day, 6 days a week (Loading dock 7 days as needed per schedule).
• Subjected to hot/cold and wet environments.
• Must have the ability to climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Good attendance and safety records.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday - Friday. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled. 2 allowed breaks are scheduled based on the union contract and operational requirements.