Quality Assurance Technician - 12 Hour Shifts

JOB SUMMARY

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate in work groups and monitor processes within an assigned area of responsibility
• Collect and analyze sample data to ensure product conformance and process control
• Monitor customer specifications to ensure proper moisture, weight, color and dimension of products produced
• Monitor Preventative Controls and reports non-conformance to management; may assist with corrective actions
• Monitor and provide guidance to production employees to ensure sanitation requirements are met during production
• Initiate food safety and quality hold procedures, including communication and required record-keeping
• Conduct regular plant food safety and security audits, and reports non-conformance
• Act as auditor and verifier of daily quality tasks throughout the processing area
• Monitor production employees to ensure GMP compliance and reports violations
• Participate in sensory panels

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• BS in a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in a Food Processing facility, in Quality or in a role closely related to Quality is preferred
• Ability to use and navigate Microsoft Office
• Understanding of basic mathematical calculations, reading numbers and symbols, and record keeping
• Patience and the ability to communicate in a diverse work environment
• Ability to understand and communicate instructions in English
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to manage time effectively, plan, and organize work efficiently
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail, consistently
• Ability to follow established SOPs
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply company standards including, but not limited to lock-out/tag-out, safety practices, GMPs, SOPs, employee handbook, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Positions require standing, repetitive movement, bending and twisting, and using hands to handle objects
• Exposure to sustained noise levels
• Working in very hot temperatures
• Exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to stand for 95-100% of shift, sometimes up to 12 hours
• Able to work in environment containing nuts, peanuts, dairy, grains and other allergens
• Must have the ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and accurately
• Must be available for all shifts, nights, weekends, some holidays, occasional overtime, if necessary