Quality Assurance Technician - Nights - Lawrence, KS

Job Summary

The QA Technician is responsible for HACCP monitoring, in-house quality inspections and audits, performance of receiving inspections, and approval of finished goods for shipment. This team member will be a key provider in assurance that manufacturing processes comply with applicable certification standards as well as work towards the creation of a world-class manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions/Duties And Responsibilities

• Adherence to all applicable FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
• Completion of all required paperwork and forms in an accurate and timely manner
• Objective evaluation of products and processes
• Work closely with operations personnel to achieve company initiatives
• Timely review of records generated by operations team members for accuracy and validity
• Development and implementation effective records retention program
• Inspection of incoming raw materials
• Inspection of finished products prior to release to warehouse
• Identification of areas for improvement in the Food Safety and Quality Management System
• Performance of audits activities for verification to established policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Effective communication between the quality function and operations
• Flexibility in regard to work schedule as needed
• Performance of required environmental testing
• Using computer and tablets
• Adhering to all GMP’s, both personal and operational
• Flexibility regarding work schedule as needed
• Inspection and participation in sanitation processes
• Management of special projects and performance or other duties as directed

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• 1-3 months related experience
• Ability to obtain Quality Assurance Technician certification through ASQ
• Basic understanding of mathematical principles and the ability to interpret numerical data
• HACCP certification or ability to achieve such certification
• Demonstrative ability to interact with operations personnel
• Ability to effectively operate test equipment
• Ability to be objective in data interpretation
• Ability to be objective in personal interactions
• Ability to focus on process and not people when seeking corrective action to operational challenges

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively
• Bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift
• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures
• Agility of both hands and all fingers to push, pull, grasp, touch and feel
• Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination
• Talk/communicate and hear