Quality Assurance Tech

Dairy Farmers of America•Springfield, OH

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Tech efficiently and accurately performs product testing, sample setting, and follow-through on Quality Assurance programs. The role performs microbiological and chemical testing on finished products, raw materials, and related items; conducts product weight control and antibiotic testing; and maintains and calibrates lab equipment and maintains lab sanitation. The QA Tech communicates production problems and concerns to other departments, management, and employees, completes accurate and timely documentation in accordance with SOPs, and obtains and maintains State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines. The position supports food safety and quality system requirements, including pertinent regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, prerequisite programs, and food quality requirements for the designated area. The QA Tech identifies process improvement opportunities, reports food safety or quality issues to management immediately, and maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. Required safe work practices include wearing designated PPE and following confined-space, chemical-handling, and fall-restraint procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent related coursework, required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to flavor milk-based, sugar-based, and caffeine-based products.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must pass pre-employment screens, including drug, background, and criminal checks.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, including overhead.
Must be able to work in a wet environment and be exposed to chemicals; possible exposure to eggs, strawberries, milk products, and nuts.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food and beverage industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with applicable equipment and perform quality inspections on related items.
Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, and associated items as required.
Participate in product weight control and antibiotic testing.
Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and maintain lab sanitation.
Communicate problems and concerns that may affect production efficiency to other departments, management, and employees.
Complete required paperwork accurately, clearly, legibly, and on time, documenting required information in accordance with SOPs.
Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines.
Adhere to food safety and quality system requirements, including applicable regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements.
Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities using a continuous improvement mindset.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Follow required safe work practices, including wearing required PPE and following confined-space safety, safe chemical-handling, and fall-restraint requirements.
Support food safety, prerequisite programs, and food quality in the designated area.
Immediately report food safety and food quality issues to management.
Perform other duties as assigned.