Quality Assurance Tech

AbiMar Foods•Abilene, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for monitoring the overall food safety in all Abimar facilities. QA is primarily responsible for auditing that the processes & procedures built to ensure food safety and quality of all products is being followed. QA is responsible for assuring the company is in compliance with company and customer policy requirements and governmental regulations. Additionally, collaboration with other departments is necessary to ensure the highest food safety and quality standards are followed.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required
experience in an inventory related field
strong organizational skills
computer proficiency are essential, specifically SAP and MS Office software.
Ability to adapt promptly to any change in working conditions and to get problems resolved without delay.
Ability to perform excellently even when under pressure
Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and effectively.
Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, and perform work independently without being prompted
Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and work within deadlines

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred and/or a combination of education and relevant experience.
1-3 years experience in Food Science or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Completion of a Daily checklist that includes paperwork verification, GMP compliance and employee awareness conversations.
Support pest control monitoring and making observations, cleanup requests to Sanitation.
Support Audit requests.
Inspect incoming product packaging and compare against approved artwork for any discrepancies when possible.
Support Customer related documentation and/or regulatory requests.
Monitor and report findings while conducting observations of the Food Safety and Personnel Safety programs within the plants.
Monitor and report opportunities in relation to GMP’s, Food Defense, Allergen programs and other portions of the Food Safety Plan.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area at all times.
Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all contacts.
Accept and adapt easily to change.
Ensure that all activities are consistent with the Company Mission Statement.
Operate job-related equipment with or without an accommodation.
Meet physical demands of a job with or without accommodation.
Perform other duties as assigned.