Quality Technician III- Quality

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Pay

Starting pay: $18.20/hr. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flex spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees beginning on the 90th day of employment

Responsibilities

• Set up new ingredients and packaging materials in SAP/inventory system
• Verify accuracy of incoming customer and supplier specifications
• Review incoming bill of material for accuracy
• Create set-up sheets and rework instructions for facility use
• Maintain material masters and registers
• File paperwork related to the GFSI system
• Participate in Mock and Customer requested Trace Recall Drills as requested
• Coordinate, control, and manage sample/retention programs as per customer requirements
• Ship customer samples, per required specs, and other items directed by Supervisor
• Maintain hold inventory records
• Assist in new product qualifications and trials
• Maintain environmental monitoring records and trending
• Maintain shelf-life program records and trending
• Manage the Incident Report system
• Enter employee hours, aid in overtime reconciliation
• Participate in sensory and other product reviews as required
• Provide necessary data for KPIs
• Complete label verifications
• Perform QA Technician duties when required as back up
• May be required to work weekends from time to time
• Perform other duties as assigned by site QA Leadership

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (QAD approval otherwise)
• Three to five years of QA experience
• Demonstrated competency of QA Tech II requirements
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), FSMA, and SQF (all pluses)

Skills

• Knowledge of GFSI and FSMA requirements
• Understanding of QA Technician role and responsibilities
• Familiarity with customer specs and expectations
• Experience with necessary SAP/inventory transactions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong self-confidence and ability to work with autonomy
• Accuracy, detail-oriented, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in computer data entry and Excel spreadsheets

Physical Requirements

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day
• Ability to use hands and fingers
• Ability to see, hear, and talk
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels
• May be required to walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas
• May climb steps to and from work and break areas