QA Tech 1

PGP International Inc•Evansville, IN

1d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Make Quality Count Every Day! Are you passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement? Join PGP International as a Quality Assurance Technician I and play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. In this hands-on position, you'll work closely with production teams, perform testing and inspections, support food safety programs, and help maintain the excellence our customers expect. If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

B.S. in Food Science, Biological Sciences or related degree will be considered.
Equivalent experience in Quality and/or Food Safety and/or Manufacturing field (i.e. experience in GMP’s, SOP’s, SSOP’s, Kosher, Halal. Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Organic, FDA/USDA regulations, BRC, Allergen Program, Environmental & Micro Monitoring Program, HACCP, Sanitation Program, etc.).
Ability to learn and follow procedures
Ability to work under pressure
Effective communication skills
Analysis
Attention to Detail
Positive, energetic and enthusiastic
Initiative
Work Ethic: Leads by example, demonstrates consistent compliance with company values and standards for Safety, Quality, Food Safety
Excellent decision-making and clarity of thinking
Planning and Organizing (Work Management)
Motivated team player that is also able to work independently
Problem solving: a focused, pragmatic approach to resolve problems
Conflict resolution: Able to effectively manage and resolve conflicts both within the team and with external stakeholders
Confrontation/Active Management Skills: Does not shy away from or avoid positive confrontation in the event of performance issues within the team
Respect for your co-workers and Management
Capable of doing basic math and rudimentary algebra
Safety Awareness
Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.) and computer skills.
Fluency in English - required

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish - preferred

Responsibilities

Provide specialist technical support to all functions & operations.
Ensure that products are safe and produced according to company established guidelines & specifications, customer requirements, regulatory compliance standards, FSMA, BRC (version 9), and other food safety certification requirements (e.g. Organic, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Halal, Kosher).
Promote a safe work environment at all times through the adherence to all PGPI’s Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures as well as to all relevant Indiana OSHA regulations in order to achieve ZERO workplace incidents and injuries.
Ensure compliance with rigorous standards of food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity, playing a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards throughout the entire food production process.
Enforce and maintain all food safety/quality programs such as (Environmental, Kosher, Halal, Organic, HACCP, Gluten Free, IP/Non-GMO, vendor approval support, raw ingredient receiving inspection and release, etc.).
To stop production where people and/or food safety are at risk and perform internal audits as required to ensure continuous improvement around safety and take action to correct any problems or discrepancies.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure ZERO food safety or contamination incidents within area of responsibility.
Perform daily testing to ensure product or equipment meets the establish standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance. Perform equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
FG sample preparation and micro testing. Environmental monitoring and sample preparation. Coordinate samples, testing, results and follow up with corrective actions (if needed).
Perform analyses and special project(s) as required.
Raw material inspection, testing and release.
Visual inspection after sanitation, coordinate line cleaning, update production managers on the outcome, grade sanitation, follow up on actions and completion.
Create and assign CAR’s (knowledgeable in the CAR process).
Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for areas of responsibility.
Assists during traces and audits as instructed.
Finished Goods Inspection (appointed by QA Manager).
Other assignments as deemed appropriate and related to duties by the QA Manger or designee.