Q/A Line Technician

Sunset Farm Foods Inc•Valdosta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Assurance exists as an operational support system between Sunset Farm Foods’ management and regulatory bodies relating to food safety and the customer relating to specifications. The Quality Assurance Line Technician position exists to facilitate the Quality Assurance system by assisting Quality Assurance Supervisors in day-to-day activities such as addressing food safety concerns in a real-time manner while providing administrative support such as entering monitoring, documenting, and reporting on specification related tasks specific to food safety and quality. This position will: ensure the proper monitoring and implementation for all food safety requirements and report any determination of variance and non-conformance back to Quality Assurance management to address with Quality Assurance Supervisors. Tasks include performing checks and different tasks and documenting results and information in an accurate and legible manner. This position is also responsible for sampling, micros under QA Supervisor and QA Manager guidance. This position covers the monitoring and documentation of tasks required on specific lines as defined by the area specified by the Supervisor or Manager, and reporting information back to management in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Intermediate computer skills required with emphasis on Excel and Word
Ability to analyze data and make determinations and decision based on information
Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently
40 WPM or better
Ability to work overtime and weekends (as needed).
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or balance; reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel or handle objects; talk and hear.
Climb steps and ladders.
Occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.
Specific visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Frequently exposed to wet and cold environments (45 Degrees F) and hot environments (95 Degrees F)
Will be exposed to moderate noise levels.
Work in production areas will require appropriate PPE

Responsibilities

Perform Pre-Operational Inspection of equipment by visually checking for residue remaining from previous production
Tag equipment that has failed inspection and communicate issues with Sanitation Supervisor and/or Plant Management
Verify Employees are operating in a sanitary manner
Monitor finished product to ensure quality standards are met and product is maintained in an acceptable manner for food safety and regulatory compliance
Ensure operations has facilities in which to sanitize or sterilize equipment
Verify that all electronic scales are checked for accuracy by operations
Verify metal detectors and code printers are being checked for functionality and correct information.
Record data required by position in an accurate and timely manner
Perform analytical and microbial testing as necessary and relay information to relevant personnel
Monitor labeling line for correct product label application and metal detector operation
Calibrate thermometers to ensure each one is within 2°F of second target temperature
HACCP records for completeness prior to turning into management
Ensure that all products receive the scheduled process for sterility or microbial intervention in accordance with HACCP requirements
Identify and document best practices and procedures
Perform Food Safety Inspections
Walk the production floor, assigned to ensure proper production, storage, and packaging standards with a focus on safety and sanitation
Communicate and identify to leadership on how to reduce or eliminate defects and improve quality in produced goods through development or adoption of industry best practices
Ensure proper rotation and storage temperature for raw ingredients and finished goods based on assigned area
Communicate with maintenance on equipment in need of repair
Ensure maintenance and production logs are current, updated, and completed as necessary
Perform line production checks and inspections
Ensure proper audit trail can be followed for product in case of future recalls or other issues
Recording of official documents and production data.
Monitoring compliance with plant policies and good manufacturing practices by plant personnel.
Assist in the collection of technical test data.
Ensure company compliance with USDA regulations.