Quality Assurance Technician

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining the high standards of our food products.
• Daily quality assurance support, including conducting pre-operation and post-operation inspections of production and storage areas.
• Verifying HACCP compliance, performing quality checks on raw materials and finished goods, and ensuring all products meet the required specifications for food safety.
• Monitoring production processes to prevent allergen cross-contamination and managing temperature controls in storage areas.
• Aid in developing quality assurance procedures, support new product launches, and investigate quality complaints.

OUR IDEAL QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

• Team player - steps in to assist when and where as needed
• Innovative - implements trending and forward-thinking production solutions
• Dependable – comes to work on time and completes tasks in a timely and safe manner
• Hospitable - provides a friendly face, welcoming environment, and is appreciative of coworkers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Two-year technical degree in chemistry, biology, food science or equivalent experience
• Experience: One to three years' experience in plant quality control
• GMP and HACCP knowledge preferred
• Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word), ability to maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, SQF and all other regulatory agencies while complying with good manufacturing practices, ability to maintain confidentiality

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT USED, IF APPLICABLE

• Equipment Used: Office Equipment (this may include computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine), Basic laboratory equipment (may include PH meter, ATP analyzer, thermometers, viscometer, refractometer, scales), Camera and photo printer