QA Technician

SPICIN FOODS INC•Kansas City, KS

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Quality Technicians provide ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and compliance with company standards for our 1st Shift Operations. Also, partners to drives Continuous Improvement efforts in product quality/performance and process optimization by training and finding solutions. Additional duties include: Food Safety: Review activities to ensure all Food Safety and Food Quality audit requirements are met. Review and sign off on documentation pertaining to all quality systems. Reviews all product used in the facility and ensures adherence to regulatory and Company standards. Assists in maintaining documentation of all required quality tests and activities. Follow standard guidelines with GMP's and monitor that all SOP's are being performed daily. Update records and keep records up to date for HAACP, BRC, and FSMA. Food Safety Deficiencies: Communicates findings regarding food safety. Assists with the training to plant employees regarding food safety deficiencies and corrective actions as needed. Maintain Food Safety and Quality by enforcing employee GMP’s and verifying compliance with receiving, storage, handling, processing and product release policies and procedures. Assist Investigations: Checks and investigates customer returns and complaints; follows up on possible reasons for complaint (temperature abuse, date expiry, over order, etc.). Performs micro analysis if required. Hold & Release: Manages the hold and release program, and takes appropriate action when any product fails to meet required specifications. Assist the Product Development Chef with product testing, nutritional analysis, acidified products evaluation, shelf life studies and challenge studies. Physical Requirements: ability to lift up to 50-lbs; ability to bend, stoop, twist repetitively and stand on concrete for full 8-hour shift: receptive to working in a refrigerated or high-heat environment as seasons change; his work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups. Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year recent experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 50-lbs.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist repetitively and stand on concrete for full 8-hour shift.
Receptive to working in a refrigerated or high-heat environment as seasons change.
Work is physically demanding and can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups.
Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting.
Constantly moving throughout the office and gift store which includes but not limited to walking, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing and standing for at least 8 hours a day.
May occasionally involve bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching and climbing.
Excel in both written and oral communication.
Effective interpersonal and presentation skills.
Professional attitude.
Able to work independently.
Effective time management skills.
Able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines with a high attention to detail.
Superior critical thinking skills with the ability to research and analyze data from multiple sources and make independent decisions.
Strong business acumen, including problem solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative.
Willingness to accept change; exhibit flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to absorb and quickly understand new information.
Ability to deliver results utilizing the resources available.
Has a get-it-done mentality.

Nice To Haves

PCQI Certification
Experience with ERP systems as it applies to manufacturing

Responsibilities

Ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and compliance with company standards.
Drive Continuous Improvement efforts in product quality/performance and process optimization.
Train employees and find solutions for quality and process issues.
Review activities to ensure all Food Safety and Food Quality audit requirements are met.
Review and sign off on documentation pertaining to all quality systems.
Review all product used in the facility and ensure adherence to regulatory and Company standards.
Maintain documentation of all required quality tests and activities.
Follow standard guidelines with GMP's and monitor that all SOP's are being performed daily.
Update records and keep records up to date for HAACP, BRC, and FSMA.
Communicate findings regarding food safety deficiencies.
Assist with training plant employees regarding food safety deficiencies and corrective actions.
Enforce employee GMP’s and verify compliance with receiving, storage, handling, processing and product release policies and procedures.
Investigate customer returns and complaints.
Perform micro analysis if required.
Manage the hold and release program.
Take appropriate action when any product fails to meet required specifications.
Assist the Product Development Chef with product testing, nutritional analysis, acidified products evaluation, shelf life studies and challenge studies.