QA Technician - 1st shift

Kayem Foods, Inc.•Chelsea, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production QA Technician is responsible for supplying production lines with product by working closely with Team Leader and Supervisor and following production schedule.

Requirements

Working knowledge of production process flow and HACCP requirements
Knowledge of equipment and product changeovers in a busy manufacturing environment
Ensures production is following all GMP/SSOP requirements
Maintains knowledge and complies with OSHA, USDA, HACCP and GMP requirements to ensure team and food safety within the work environment

Responsibilities

Working knowledge of production process flow and HACCP requirements
Inspects products for non-conformities and corrects and informs Supervisor of any issues or concerns
Ensures smooth change overs and uninterrupted flow of product
Knowledge of equipment and product changeovers in a busy manufacturing environment
Coordinate personnel to staff lines according to productivity and department standards to meet schedule deadlines
Ensures production is following all GMP/SSOP requirements
Provides coaching and constructive guidance to team members and trainees on correct methods and procedures
Communicates department issues to the area Team Leaders and Supervisors
Enforce all safety rules and procedures (i.e., General housekeeping, safety policies, lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment requirements, etc.)
Maintains clean, sanitary, and safe work area and enforces safe work practices (checks welfare areas once daily i.e., washes floors during breaks & empties trash)
Maintains knowledge and complies with OSHA, USDA, HACCP and GMP requirements to ensure team and food safety within the work environment
Other duties may be added and/or assigned as needed
Completes required logs, production forms and reports as required and as assigned