QA Technician II

SK FOOD GROUP•Reno, NV

18h•Onsite

About The Position

SK Food Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician II to join its team in Reno, Nevada. The company produces food products for retail, convenience stores, vending, and the transportation industry, as well as providing contract manufacturing and private-label services. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the QA Technician II supports quality checks for finished products, raw ingredients, and packaging materials, and helps ensure Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety practices are followed. This role works with production on quality and regulatory issues, documents corrective actions, and assists with technician training, pilot runs, and data collection. The position is assigned to the second shift, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and 1–2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to use an iPad or tablet.
Ability to operate standard laboratory equipment.
Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Strong attention to detail in data and sample collection and paperwork accuracy.
Good decision-making and reasoning skills.
Ability to interpret regulations and product specifications.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.
HACCP certification.
Knowledge of food safety fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Collect measurements, test components, and report results to verify they meet specifications.
Ensure sandwiches are built to specification.
Conduct in-line audits and product assessments for specification compliance.
Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues and document corrective actions.
Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices are followed.
Assess the facility for sanitary compliance.
Collect weights and measurements of finished products.
Ensure package integrity and accuracy.
Follow the HACCP Plan to ensure food safety.
Assist with training incoming QA technicians.
Perform pre-operational inspections and ATP swabs.
Assist with pilot runs and data collection as needed.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.