Quality Assurance Technician I (61005)
About The Position
Food safety and quality are the highest priorities for our company. The Quality Assurance Technician 1 plays an essential role in the monitoring and verification of our food safety and quality systems. Through daily process checks as well as short- and long-term projects, the QA Tech I will monitor and verify critical food safety steps and process parameters during production, so that our customers can always enjoy our product with full confidence and comply with food and trade legislation. A successful QA tech follows quality and production SOPs consistently, has an inquisitive mode of thinking, seeks new knowledge, communicates concerns and ideas proactively and communicates effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in food science or closely related field or equivalent years of work experience.
- Basic math (arithmetic, averages, percentages).
- Conversant and literate in English.
- Basic-level computer skills using Microsoft Windows and Office.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
Nice To Haves
- Good follow through. Owns a task from start to finish
- Excels in working independently, as well as with teams and other work groups
- Technically minded.
- Speaks and writes well.
- Works well under pressure.
- Maintains professionalism and upholds food safety and quality policies at all times.
Responsibilities
- Verifying critical process checks and labeling appropriately.
- Inspecting and swabbing production equipment for cleanliness, damage, allergens, and/or microorganisms.
- Assisting in the pest management program, monitors plant and exterior for pests.
- Collecting packages for inspections and analyses.
- Organizing and filing records for quality assurance, compliance, and HACCP activities.
- Monitoring quality assurance consumables inventory
- Verifying accuracy of weighing equipment.
- Monitoring metal detectors, pasteurizers, ovens, and other critical process equipment.
- Verifying accuracy of finished product codes and shelf dates against requirements.
- Assisting QA Tech II with assigned activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
