Quality Assurance Technician

JTM Food Group•Harrison, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides administrative and clerical support to the QA Department. Performs daily thermometer and scale calibration verification, record keeping and logging. Conducts pre-operational inspections on complex machinery, ATP swabbing, allergen swabbing, and assists in environmental swabbing. Maintains Foreign Materials log and spreadsheet, reviews APTEAN quality records, and reviews records with external auditors. This position requires adherence to safety, GMP, food safety, and quality policies, BRC compliance, reporting accuracy, meeting customer requirements, and attendance requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food industry
Experience in Quality Assurance
Ability to read and interpret Laboratory instructions and procedure manuals.
Knowledge of GMP's, 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
Must be able to work in 36–40-degree temperature facility.
Strong sense of urgency
Skill in using a personal computer and various software applications.
Skill in being a self-starter.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Performs daily thermometer and scale calibration verification.
Record keeping and logging.
Performs pre-operational inspections on complex machinery.
Performs ATP swabbing and maintains the program.
Performs allergen swabbing and maintains the program.
Assists in Environmental swabbing.
Performs any other task assigned to the QA dept lab techs.
Maintain and organize results from fat and moisture testing, proof spreadsheet, and email to the required group.
Maintains Foreign Materials log and spreadsheet.
Review and log APTEAN quality records daily for failed tests or other trends.
Reviewing Records with external auditors within areas of responsibility.
Carrying out other support functions and activities as required.