Quality Assurance Technician I

Essential Functions

• Perform daily QA walk-throughs; verify GMPs are followed in the facility and set example by practicing correct GMP procedures at all times
• Monitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to GMPs
• Initiate and complete the hold process for non-conforming product, raw materials, and other materials as required; follow up and complete disposition when determined
• Verify batch formulas and product labels ensuring activities are complete and meet specifications
• Monitor and verify CCPs/preventive controls as required
• Perform equipment calibration as assigned
• Perform basic analytical testing
• Perform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to third-party lab as required
• Perform environmental and finished product testing for allergens
• Collect finished product samples
• Collect and record temperature readings
• Identify and report food safety issues and assist in conducting investigations into food safety issues, foreign material findings, and customer complaints
• Review production records for completion and compliance with good documentation practices
• Execute and maintain the document and photo retention process
• Serve as a resource to production employees for product quality, food safety, and regulatory issues
• Attend shift change meetings to ensure information and any issues are communicated across shifts
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

  Qualifications

  • Associate's/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Basic knowledge of general food safety programs and policies including government regulations
  • HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified
  • Basic analytical testing knowledge
  • Basic ability to use instruments/equipment vital to completing duties (e.g., scales, thermometers, metal detectors, calculators, gauges, calipers, rulers, ovens)
  • Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications
  • Basic problem-solving ability
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work varied shifts as required

  Shift

  Shift: 3rd shift (9:30pm - 6am overnight)

  New Hire Training

  New hire will be trained on first shift, 5:30am – 2pm, for a month. Then will switch to third shift.

  Pay

  $1.50/hr Shift Differential RISE123 MON123