QA Technician

Richardson International • New Hope, MN

9h

About The Position

This role is critical to ensur e we keep our food safe and of the highest quality. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for p erform ing 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 )

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 S ales and c ustomer 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees