QA Technician II

SK FOOD GROUP•Tolleson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SK Food Group is seeking a QA Technician II to join their team in Tolleson, AZ. This role assists with tasks related to the quality of finished products, raw ingredients, and packaging materials, ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety practices are followed. The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work environment, seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting and value making a difference. SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry, established in 1943, producing a wide range of products for various market segments and offering sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, and 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to use iPad/tablet.
Ability to operate standard lab equipment.
Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Be detailed and organized.
Problem solving skills.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Strong attention to detail; data and sample collection, accuracy in paperwork.
Good decision making and reasoning skills.
Ability to interpret regulations and product specifications.
Ability to interact with all levels of organization.
Associate is regularly required to stand; talk or hear.
Associate is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasionally sit; climb or balance; reach with hands and arms; taste or smell.
Associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.
Training on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in scientific field preferred.
Certificates related to Food Safety and/or HACCP preferred.
Knowledge of Food Safety fundamentals is desirable.

Responsibilities

Collect measurements, test and report results on various components to ensure they fall within specification ranges.
Ensure that sandwiches are being built to specification.
Conduct in line audits/product assessments for specification compliance on food products.
Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues and document corrective actions.
Ensure GMPs are being followed.
Assess facility for sanitary compliance.
Collect weights and measurements of finished good products.
Ensure package integrity and accuracy.
Follow the HACCP Plan to ensure food safety.
Assist with training incoming QA technicians.
Demonstrate ability to perform pre-operational inspection and ATP swabs.
Assist in pilot runs and data collection as needed.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.