QA Technician (2nd Shift)
About The Position
As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”. POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of raw and finished products. Assure all products produced comply with Philly Swirl Products and customer specifications. Ensure that the plant’s Good Manufacturing Practices are followed daily by all employees. Assist in audits, trainings, QA communications, and compliance. Comply with all Food Safety and Quality Systems requirements.
Requirements
- Job knowledge
- Ability to prioritize
- Organized
- Detailed Oriented
- Accuracy
- Team Player
- Interpersonal Skills/Communication
- Independent Worker
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements a plus
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP and Food Safety
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Bilingual is a plus
- Legible handwriting, attention to detail
- Ability to operate standard lab equipment
- Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities
- Must be competent in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Sterile handling and testing techniques
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Experience in food/beverage manufacturing is preferred
- Experience with SQF, HACCP, and GMPs is highly preferred
- High School Diploma or GED with excellent mathematical ability is required
- Food science, microbiology, and/or quality assurance experience is preferred
- Technical knowledge & skills: Math, Reading, Writing, Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
Responsibilities
- Maintaining and enforcing GMPs, Food Safety & Sanitation
- Monitor the HACCP Plan to ensure food safety including any CCP checks
- Perform quality testing on weight, visual, taste, pH lab
- Assist in developing standards, maintain, and implement programs
- Assist in investigating customer complaints
- Assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standard to include HACCP, Food Safety Guidelines and GMP’s
- Actively contributes to the data collection, improvements to process, products, and systems
- Maintain and calibrate lab equipment with the assistance of the Quality Assurance Manager
- Interprets and resolves non-conformance issues
- Responsible for inspecting and testing products
- Participate in the day-to-day quality assurance of food products produced and shipped
- Responsible for raw and packaging acceptance and quality monitoring
- Maintaining and organizing product documentation
- Responsible for Quality Assurance inventor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
