QA Technician

Richardson International•New Hope, MN

22h

About The Position

Position Summary: This role is critical to ensure we keep our food safe and of the highest quality. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for performing product quality tests and evaluations throughout the production process. This position is also responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Supervisor in food safety. This position has the potential for promotion into a lead technician role.

Requirements

1+ years’ experience in quality assurance testing
Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be able to sit for 4+ hours per shift
Must be able to walk for 4+ hours per shift
Must be able to lift up-to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in food related field. (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)
1+ years’ experience in quality assurance testing
1+ year work experience in food plant sanitation or quality assurance

Responsibilities

Conduct routine floor audits of production and packaging areas to confirm correct product shapes, specifications, storage, packaging, labeling, and coding
Responsible for the identification of food safety hazards and issues
Perform necessary inspections of incoming ingredients, outgoing finished goods, or returned finished goods
Perform quality and sensory evaluations of finished goods
Work with department managers to proactively identify and implement solutions and/or modifications to current procedures and programs to ensure the continuing safety of the finished product
Measure product samples and report dies that are out of specification
Hold any product manufactured out of specification and communicate with all involved departments regarding disposition
Evaluate and record hourly trays and hourly noodle & long goods samples
Assist with the supervision of the sanitation team by verifying completed work.
Maintain and inspect retention samples for quality purposes
Assist the QA supervisor with the management and execution of the Sales and customer sample request programs
Prepare Certificates of Analysis for outgoing finished goods
Responsible for supporting and maintaining food safety and quality programs, along with proactively identifying and executing all continuous improvement opportunities in safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation.
Participates and supports all Quality and Safety audits and annual certifications, including internal audits and paperwork compliance
Assist in coaching production staff on new procedures as they relate to quality and food safety
Other duties, as assigned