Quality Assurance Technician 3rd shift

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician that demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work well independently and on a team.  This role is critical in ensuring products meet quality and food safety standards prior to release.  This is a hands-on position that assist with inspections, document review, calibrations, testing, and other activities to maintain our food safety and quality programs.

The QA technician will support a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you are dedicated to quality and want to gain hands-on experience, then this is a great opportunity to start or continue your career in a Quality Assurance role.

Responsibilities
This list is not all inclusive, other duties assigned as necessary by management.
 

• Perform inspections and verification checks throughout the production process to ensure adherence to quality standards and established procedures. Report any deviations or non-conformances.
• Review production documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with protocols, specifications, and regulations.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF System.
• Work with other departments to implement procedure changes due to corrective or preventive actions issued to resolve deviations due to equipment breakdown, processing deviations, material specifications and consumer complaints.
• Perform bake-off and analytical tests on finished products. Ensure products meet all quality specifications before release. Document visual inspection and test results.
• Identify and document non-conformances during production and sanitation processes and report findings to area supervisor. Initiate corrective actions or preventative measures as needed.
• Calibrate inspection, measuring and testing equipment on a routine basis. Maintain calibration records.
• Assist with internal audits and external inspections as needed. Provide documentation and address any findings.
• Assist in investigating deviations and consumer complaints.
• Maintain organized files and records for quality system documentation, SOPs, test methods, validations, etc.
• Maintain clean and orderly workspaces.

Health & Safety

• Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.

Requirements
Education and/ or Experience

• High School Diploma (associate degree is a plus)
• At least 1 year of relevant quality assurance experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts.
• Experience with regulatory (Kosher, Organic, RSPO, Non-GMO, Gluten Free) concepts preferred.
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook.

Communication and Analytical Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply mathematical application to practical situations.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, possess good troubleshooting skills, and be able to prioritize required work.
• Ability to critically think in a fast paced and stressful environment.

Other Skills and Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting safely.

• Ability to interact professionally with honesty and respect towards everybody.
• Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days or nights, weekends, or holidays.