QA Technician - 3rd shift

Campbell's•Beloit, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for performing a variety of routine laboratory operations in a quality assurance setting. Duties usually consist of making measurements, performing several routine quantitative and qualitative biological or chemical analytical tests according to standard procedures.

Requirements

Attention to details.
Ability to pass basic math skills test.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills and have proficiency in word processing (Microsoft Word) and Excel.
Problem solving skills along with the ability to influence other business units.
Ability to use quality assessment tools which may include moisture testing, FFA testing, salt test and etc.

Nice To Haves

a minimum of 1 year of food manufacturing production/QA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors the production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods to maintain product consistency and comply with established specifications including color, moisture, weight, FFA, size, etc.
Evaluates all finished product in regards to moisture, ingredient content, breakage, color, package fill, raw and finished weights, seal integrity, code date legibility, and overall product quality.
Accurately performs and documents all testing. Testing may include: Inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, in process products, finished goods, and products produced by outside suppliers.
Utilizes testing equipment for verification.
Communicates all out-of-compliance situations and product standards to production employees and Production/QA Supervisors.
Practices and adheres to safety and hygiene guidelines for safe house keeping and personal protection. Keeps all work areas clean, stores laboratory supplies in designated areas, keeps work area clean and organize.
Strictly adheres to safety procedures when handling chemicals for testing.
Follows instructions for safe lifting.
Conducts pre-op inspections of processing, packaging and process equipment after product changeovers and/or prior to weekly production start-up as a cross-functional team.
Performs plant sanitation verifications to ensure allergen free and equipment is clean.
Overtime may be required.
May perform other duties as required.