QA Technician I

G & C Food Distributors•Syracuse, NY

3h•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

At G&C Foods, everyone has a place to contribute and grow. We believe great companies are built by great people, which is why we foster high‑quality work habits and a culture where every individual is valued. As a 100% employee‑owned company, the value created is shared with the people who make it possible. With our flagship in Syracuse, NY, and a state‑of‑the‑art facility in Alachua, FL, G&C Foods serves partners across nearly 30 states and more than 30 countries. As a leading redistributor of refrigerated, frozen, and dry foods, our team plays a direct role in strengthening the resilience of the food supply chain and supporting retailers and foodservice operators who feed communities every day. G&C Foods is currently looking for a professional and dynamic QA Technician I located in our Syracuse, NY.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have the ability to read, write legibly and understand simple verbal & written instructions.
Must have basic computer knowledge and basic Microsoft Office skills.
Food manufacturing or distribution experience.
HACCP certified or the ability to become HACCP certified.

Responsibilities

Continual inspection of all operational areas for cGMP compliance.
Verifies that tasks and paperwork related to the SQF system are being completed; gathers, reviews and files quality and food safety records, as applicable.
Supports site Food Safety program, HACCP plans and CCPs.
Places nonconforming product on hold; provides guidance for products to be reworked; and releases product.
Provides confirmatory checks of all Critical Control Points (CCPs).
Performs inspections with production / warehouse and ensures that all deficiencies are rectified before operation commences, as needed.
Ability to handle all types of raw/unpackaged food products that may contain food allergens as described in the work environment section of this job description.
Gathers production samples and organizes them for easy retrieval for any investigations.
Verifies ATP testing swabbing to verify the effectiveness of cleaning before production begins.
Performs thermometer calibrations weekly, or as needed.
Performs incoming inspections on products used in the production areas; approves or reject shipments; generates supplier corrective actions if rejected.
Supports Production and Warehouse staff in the application and/or monitoring of the SQF rules and controls.
Serves as a resource to Production and Operations regarding food safety and quality issues.
Generates and informs the immediate supervisor of all non-conformities to the SQF rules; accepts corrective and preventive actions; and closes nonconformances.
Reviews, organizes and files documents in a timely manner.
Assists with regulatory and 3rd party audits, as needed.
Serves as liaison from QA Manager to Production and Operations personnel.
Escalates any issues that can’t be resolved to the QA Manager.
Performs other duties as assigned.