Quality Assurance Technician - Day Shift

Freshpet, Inc. • Bethlehem, PA

58d • $29

About The Position

Looking for a self-motivated and quality driven individual for a Quality Assurance Technician position. The ideal candidate will bring in the knowledge and expertise in GMPs and HAACP programs and ensure compliance with product standards, food safety standards and all regulatory requirements. The QA Technician will be responsible for verifying the execution of Quality systems and processes, perform various product tests, evaluate occurrences, implement corrective actions, and document all data.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in Food Safety/Quality Systems, preferably in food or pet food
• Capable of performing and understanding mathematical calculations. Understanding of ratios, percentages, and fractions
• Basic understanding of Biology and/or Chemistry and associated technical terms
• Basic computer skills to read and write emails and enter data on spreadsheets
• Basic understanding of food Good Manufacturing Practices
• Capable of following instructions and conducting routine Quality Assurance tests
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound ethics

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in Science Area preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly production line audits to evaluate compliance to product standards, food safety standards and regulatory requirements. Document audit data
• Perform routine product tests during audits, including temperature, pH, oxygen, CEM moisture, net weight, particle size, vacuum, and packaging integrity to determine conformance to standards
• Be familiar with Freshpet HACCP programs for all products. Conduct and/or verify required HACCP food safety tests
• Perform product organoleptic evaluations on all pet food batches produced for conformance to standards and document test results
• Work with operations to evaluate nonconformance occurrences and implement corrective action. Document data on Corrective Action Log
• Isolate and place nonconforming products or ingredients on hold and document hold by entering data on Hold Log and circulating information to Operations and Quality Management
• Inspect incoming ingredients for conformance to ingredient specifications, collect representative samples for testing and document audit data
• Collect routine product, ingredient, or water samples for microbiological or chemical testing, shelf-life evaluations or to use as retention samples
• Conduct Vacuum Tank Packaging tests on Roasted Meals, Vital Complete Meals, and Single Serve products to evaluate packaging and seal integrity
• Test diluted sanitizers and foot bath solutions to verify concentration and record data
• Audit sanitation and perform ATP hygiene tests on food contact surfaces and equipment to determine sanitation effectiveness. Document swab data
• Take swab and sponge samples from established locations to evaluate plant Micro conditions. Record data
• Test cooling water for sanitary conditions and add biocides as needed to control water quality. Record test data and chemical addition levels
• Monitor plant TPR tests and collect required samples for testing
• Provide technical support to Shift Supervisors and Line Leaders
• Additional related responsibilities as necessary
• Any trained or qualified individual will serve as backup to this position

Benefits

• At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees