Job Type:  Quality Assurance

Job Posting Title:  Quality Technician

Hours:

Night Shift: 6:00pm-6:30am

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

 

Performs the day-to-day monitoring, testing and documentation to assure that all processes and practices comply with SQF standards for Food Safety and Quality, as well as other federal regulations and directives in food production.  Gathers sampling of product and performs quality testing of production environment and equipment. Conducts quality audits of facility assuring company standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved. Performs record reviews.  Assists with special projects.  A focus on standards, regulations and practices related to food safety and food quality and environmental safety is priority.  All procedures and practices used are grounded in standards, regulations and laws addressing occupational safety (OSHA), building and electrical codes, and food safety and food quality (FDA) in addition to environmental safety (EPA) in accordance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Assure that quality assurance standards and documents are communicated and enforced by conducting daily inspections


• Performs environmental swabbing of production equipment and environment with analysis of results


• Prepares written documents describing analysis techniques and test results; writes SOP’s and other quality documents and reports


• Communicate with all levels of the organization in review of test results, including written and verbal forms


• Enters quality-related work orders into SAP and Sample Manager


• Gather special samples for additional incubation and defects audits as directed


• Provide support for sample gathering and data recording for plant trials, 1100’s and research efforts


• Perform audits to verify compliance with established SOP documentation, GMP’s, HACCP and Safe Quality Food (SQF) efforts


• Assists with the coordination, performance, and documentation remediation of product on hold


• Reviews regulatory documentation for product release (i.e. record review)


• Maintains inventory of materials related to microbiological testing and coordinates shipments of samples


• Participates and leads process improvement projects


• Coordinates and participates in quality inspection pallet tear-down


• Participates and leads quality meetings and training


• Supports the assessment and management of Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP)


• Assists RQI/quality specialist with the compilation of nutritional or customer required sampling


• Assists with the implementation of quality initiatives


• Determines SAP usage decisions on all ingredients and film


• Monitors and reviews SPC data and reports


• Updates sampling plans


• Maintains product specifications documentation for production


• Monitor the HACCP Program and processes, reflecting a focus on continuous improvement

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

 

• Associate’s Degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Business or a related field or equivalent work experience


• Three (3) years of progressive work experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in the quality assurance function


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook


• Competency in English language (read, write, speak); excellent written, oral, and listening skills.


• Knowledge of regulations of major vendors and governmental agencies such as FDA, OSHA, and EPA is a plus.

TO APPLY:  Email resume to (e-mail removed)