Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

Once Again Nut Butter•Nunda, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a strong Quality Team member on the respective shift, providing guidance to production and sanitation staff. The role ensures daily work and special projects are set up and completed correctly. The technician will communicate issues with production staff on the shift and offer guidance on resolving them. The primary function is to inspect the quality of the product and the work environment to ensure compliance with product and safety specifications.

Requirements

One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Certificate
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, rates, and ratios.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of MS Explorer Internet software; Sage 100 Inventory software; MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Processing software.
Three to six months related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
Vision - Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate production machinery and equipment/maintenance of productivity equipment and/or a computer keyboard and other office equipment
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand; walk and sit.
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Statistical knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Function as a high performing team member with values that support trust, interdependency and teamwork consistent with our Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Be the primary front-line quality and food safety decision-maker on the production floor.
Model the Way as a Quality Team member displaying compliance not only to guidelines such as quality and safety but also in how we interact with each other on a professional basis.
Possess a continuous learning attitude, being the technical resource the team can count on when they have questions.
Take ownership of the QA Hold process on respective shifts, assuring accuracy of information, entry of information into computer systems (spreadsheets) and hold logs, completion of Hold form, and timely communication to proper departments.
Take ownership of the positive product release program, providing required COAs upon release of products and any other required documents (internal or customer required).
Provide training support for new quality technicians or cross training support for existing quality technicians as necessary. Provide feedback to SQF Practitioner/QA Supervisor on progress and development of trainees.
Be a lifelong learner willing to learn and grow with the organization in both technical and non-technical areas.
Conduct required audits to support SQF System requirements and perform associated document reviews.
Aid in the decision-making process to resolve any quality or food safety issues that occur.
Support Lean/Continuous Improvement efforts within the organization.
Conduct required checks at prescribed frequencies during processing, line operation and product completion to ensure the quality of product and CCP verifications for HACCP.
Observe all safety rules and regulations for self and others.
Identify/resolve any quality issues with SQF Practitioner/QA Supervisor, production, sanitation, warehousing, etc. as appropriate.
Collect samples from products, raw materials, packaging, etc. needed for required testing and retention.
Conduct pre-sanitary equipment inspection checks (visual / ATP) and record results.
Manage the laboratory equipment calibrations, cleaning procedures, preventative maintenance, and all associated documents and records associated with said functions. Inform SQF Practitioner/QA Supervisor of any equipment that may need to be sent out for repair and/or calibration as necessary.
Conduct appropriate analytical and sensory testing on finished products to ensure the product is within specification and of good quality.
Maintain good housekeeping.
Conduct SOP reviews and revisions as needed and/or assigned.
Support activities associated with Mock Recall drills as required.
Support R&D activities as needed.
Provide support in responding to or investigating customer inquiries or complaints.
Perform other duties as requested.
Attend meetings and contribute to company agendas; take part at tradeshows of discussing the company's product to new customers; insist upon quality to ensure our company's future.