Quality Assurance Technician

About the role

The Quality Assurance Technician position plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and quality of Mennel's products, aligning with the company's mission and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations, including GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, and the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Maintain the department/facility in an audit-ready condition.
• Accurately analyze routine and non-routine samples for both internal and external customers.
• Promptly communicate quality, safety, and security concerns to co-workers and the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot testing procedures, maintaining calibration logs.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including assigned sanitation duties.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for R&D project testing requests and assist with research projects.
• Cover for the Quality Assurance Manager or Lead Quality Assurance Technician in their absence.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in cereal science, food science, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, analytical instrument, microbiology, or related field preferred.
• Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and perform job duties while wearing a respirator.
• Effective prioritization and organization skills.
• High aptitude for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Understanding of material flow and sequence of operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet, and Intranet, and other relevant computer software.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and presenting.
• Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Good judgment and ability to adapt to changing work duties and events.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, reach, climb, and stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in various weather conditions.

Skills

• Food safety protocols
• Quality control procedures
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer software proficiency
• Communication and presentation skills
• Mathematical calculations
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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