Quality Assurance Tech (FSQA Tech)

About the role

The QA Technician at Fresh Mark in Massillon, Ohio, performs a wide variety of quality control testing. This includes routine observations and monitoring of receiving, manufacturing and processing activities to ensure products are manufactured and processed in compliance with internal and external customer specifications that meet applicable regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical, analytical and microbial testing as well as sensory evaluation, as per QA manual and procedures.
• Performs process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehousing functions of the company.
• Performs environmental testing using sterile technique.
• Captures and communicates test results and observations made during the sanitation process.
• Aids line technicians as required.
• 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, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, and effectively communicates when there are deviations from standards or processes.
• Aids in training employees on food safety, company processes and FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintains accurate and organized records of QA activities and USDA pre shipment records.
• Ensures proper documentation of company and customer specifications.
• Coordinates on sampling and testing requirements of raw materials and finished products.
• Conducts sanitation audits and performs pre-op inspection.
• Implements Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Verifies that raw materials and finished products meet set specifications.
• Reports to QA management on test results and if any result deviation.
• Reports all safety, quality issues and deviations 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.
• Fulfills Good Manufacturing Practices requirements to ensure food safety, 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 other related experience in the Food processing facility 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

We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business. Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and 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.

About Fresh Mark, Inc.

At Fresh Mark, people come first. It’s not just a slogan, it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself. Owned and made in the USA for more than 100 years, Fresh Mark’s Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high quality meats. For a century, we’ve been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion. Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status. All applicants applying for positions with Fresh Mark must accept the Employment Application Consent Form to continue their candidacy. Please click HERE for instructions. Fresh Mark is a drug free workplace.