Quality Assurance Technician

JTM Food Group•Harrison, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician provides administrative and clerical support to the QA Department. The role performs quality checks, testing and recordkeeping, and helps maintain department programs and compliance. The position is onsite and works the third shift, 10:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. It reports to the Manager - Quality Assurance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
Experience in Quality Assurance.
Ability to read and interpret laboratory instructions and procedure manuals.
Knowledge of GMPs, USDA and OSHA regulations, and BRC requirements.
Must be trained in chemical usage and hazard communication.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
Ability to work in a facility with temperatures of 36–40 degrees.
Strong sense of urgency.
Skill using a personal computer and various software applications.
Ability to work as a self-starter and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Perform daily thermometer and scale calibration verification.
Record and log results.
Perform pre-operational inspections on complex machinery.
Perform ATP swabbing and maintain the program.
Perform allergen swabbing and maintain the program.
Assist with environmental swabbing.
Perform other tasks assigned to QA department lab technicians.
Organize fat and moisture testing results, maintain the proof spreadsheet, and email it to the required group.
Maintain the Foreign Materials log and spreadsheet.
Review and log APTEAN quality records daily to identify failed tests or trends.
Review records with external auditors within areas of responsibility.
Carry out other support functions and activities as required.