QA TECHNICIAN II - grade 3

George's Inc•Batesville, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Technician II is responsible for driving sustainable growth by maintaining quality requirements according to company policies, customers, industry, and regulatory specifications. This role involves performing evaluations of samples, monitoring antimicrobial levels, ensuring instrument calibration, and verifying various aspects of production and materials. The technician will maintain records, communicate findings, and suspend production or retain product when necessary to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Level II is met upon 1 year in role and fully trained in all areas. This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

None

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Understanding/knowledge of HAACP principles.
Experience with 3rd party Food Safety Audits.

Responsibilities

Maneuver and perform evaluations of samples.
Assist with the monitoring of antimicrobial levels throughout production areas to withstand compliance with Safety and Suitable Support facility Food Safety/Regulatory Compliance programs such as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures (SSOP’s), and Sanitation Performance Standards (SPS) via monitoring and verifying.
Assure monitoring instruments, i.e., thermometers, etc. are accurately calibrated.
Provide verification services in the areas of receiving, storage of ingredients, packaging and raw materials, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), net weights, proper labeling, quality characteristics. Verification may include additional monitoring as a verification step.
Maintain records, processes, procedures including responsibility for data entry of specific quality-related information.
Effectively communicate inspection findings and observations.
Suspend production upon discovery of improper insanitary conditions, out of control, or if positive control in question.
Retain product that does not conform to USDA, George’s, or customer requirements.
Follow all safety rules and practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.