Quality Technician 1ST Shift

About The Role

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician has the primary responsibility for protecting the food by conducting food safety and quality sampling, testing, and documentation to meet all regulatory, customer and Pures Foods requirements. Responsible for meeting all applicable food regulations (international, national, state, and local).

Responsible for sampling, testing, and documentation of the procedures, records, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Maintains the safety, legality and quality of each food and the processes used in their manufacture.

Meets and exceeds customer requirements and reduces customer/consumer complaints for foods manufactured on site.

Reports food safety and quality issues to their supervisor and authorized to hold product based on food safety or quality non-conformance.

Participates in daily food evaluation to identify possible defects and participates in physical bakery inspections on a weekly basis on each area (pest control, operational methods, maintenance for food safety, sanitation, personnel practices, etc.).

Selects food items for analysis at specified stages in the production process for evaluating compliance to specification.

Able to use the following instrumentation/measuring devices: Thermometers, Metal detectors, Ray devices, Calculators, Scales, Gauges, Calipers, Rulers, Moisture analyzers, Ovens.

Assures materials are received from approved suppliers and conducts raw material supplier performance monitoring.

Participates in the Environmental Monitoring Programs (i.e., collecting swab samples, using the ATP system).

Able to print finished food case labels (as appropriate to the bakery or kitchen).

Ensures appropriate communication of food safety/QA issues with Production Supervisors and QA Technicians at shift change.

Other duties may be assigned, and QA Technician is expected to effectively manage and execute changes.

Oversees Quality Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Conducts food safety and quality sampling, testing, and documentation
• Maintains GMPs and HACCP
• Reduces customer complaints
• Reports food safety and quality issues
• Performs daily food evaluations
• Inspects physical bakery areas
• Uses various instruments and measuring devices
• Monitors raw material suppliers
• Participates in environmental monitoring programs
• Communicates food safety/QA issues
• Manages Quality Technicians

Requirements

• High School Diploma, some college science courses or experience in the food industry
• Training in HACCP and GFSI standards (BRC or SQF)
• Proficiency in effective work ethic, good communications, and computers including spreadsheets

Essential Functions

• Successfully performs essential duties and responsibilities listed above

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Regularly required to climb, stand, or walk for extended periods of time
• Use a computer keyboard and monitor more than 25% of total work time
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, moderate to loud noise levels, weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, and extreme cold
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions

EEO Statement

Pure’s is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.