Quality Assurance Technician

Catallia Mexican Foods•Eagan, MN

53d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

This is a hands-on position and will require that the individual lead and monitor all aspects of quality assurance within the plant. The Quality Assurance Technician will be accountable for food safety systems and quality systems. This individual will be responsible for contributing to a consistent, safe, and productive work environment through participation in corporate programs, and adhering to operational and personnel policies and procedures. With a focus on the success of the overall food safety and quality, the individual will work closely with the production, quality and maintenance teams to maintain optimal quality, safety.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Minimum of 1-3 years experience in food quality including GMP’s, HACCP, food safety and sanitation, data collection and analysis, laboratory skills, etc.
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and solid math skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
English language proficiency, both written and verbal
Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
Integrity
Hands on individual
Self-motivated
Flexibility
Ability to work alone or on teams

Nice To Haves

Post high school training in laboratory sciences or related preferred.
Experience in SQF preferred

Responsibilities

Direct the day-to-day quality and food safety activities.
Adjust quantities when requested by production associates
ERP System (PLEX) Verify all ingredients and materials used are recorded in ERP System (PLEX) correctly and make any necessary adjustments. Include adjustments made in end of shift QA Report.
Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures such as SQF, HACCP, GMP’s, SSOP, process deviation, hold and release in ERP System (PLEX) and required paper forms
Effectively communicate quality control expectations to a wide range of in-house employees
Conduct metal detector challenges and observations
Verify the calibration of all scales and thermometers
Monitor GMP’s for compliance
Conduct sensory evaluations and enter the results into a database
Ensure specification compliance
Collect flour tailings and document findings
Assist with solving problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions and recommending action
Assist with training for GMP’s
Perform basic lab analysis (pH, moistures) on finished product
Follow instructions as directed by the Quality Assurance leadership
Ensure proper documentation of Quality Assurance disputes and/or concerns in daily QA Report. Send completed daily QA Report at end of every shift
Communicate effectively with team members from other shifts to ensure clarity and continuity
Actively participate in Food Safety and Food Defense related activities
Perform additional duties as directed