Quality Assurance Technician, Syrup - 3rd Shift
About The Position
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician who enjoys working in both a lab and on the production floor. This role ensures products are manufactured following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), the Food Safety/HACCP plan, and quality plans developed by Torani, meeting regulatory and GFSI (SQF) standards. The ideal candidate is collaborative, embraces positive change, and understands that Quality Assurance is a support function to manufacturing. This role is crucial for ensuring production is set up to successfully produce high-quality products and stay current with new food safety regulations to meet customer demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical/scientific discipline (Food, Physical, or Biological Sciences preferred)
- 1-3 years of experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Highly organized with acute attention to detail.
- Fluent in written & verbal English.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Flexibility to work various shifts occasionally.
- Ability to work overtime and on weekends as the needs arise.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work, M - F, 3rd Shift: 9:00PM - 5:30AM
Nice To Haves
- PCQI/HACCP certification preferred.
- Experience with a large ERP (i.e., Oracle) strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform GMP inspections, line checks, and review SOPs to ensure procedures are accurate and support First Time Quality (FTQ).
- Inspect packaging and ingredients to ensure a high level of quality.
- Assist in ensuring all products go through the positive release process.
- Become a product sensory expert, knowing all flavors.
- Investigate customer feedback and provide written analysis of findings and conclusions.
- Lead the calibration program, ensuring measuring equipment is accurate.
- Organize, file, and ensure easy referencing of all documentation, including daily paperwork and record reviews.
- Quickly identify and address any anomalies in records.
- Conduct daily sensory analysis and quality control checks of finished products for positive release.
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring Torani is audit-ready.
- Review SOPs, recommend improvements, and drive them to resolution.
- Train the team on GMPs and other food safety & quality related topics.
- Effectively and efficiently communicate pertinent information verbally and in writing.
- Maintain a safe and enjoyable work environment, preventing safety incidents.
- Report safety issues promptly, provide recommendations, and help implement and communicate changes.
Benefits
- Eligible for $1.50 shift differential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
