Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Sparta, MI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Lassonde Pappas & Co. (formerly Old Orchard Brands) is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. They are committed to small-town roots and rural values, valuing hardworking and caring qualities in their teams. Since 1942, they've been producing delicious products for customers across the country. The company focuses on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst their diverse workforce. The Quality Assurance Technician performs day-to-day monitoring, testing and documentation to assure that all processes and practices comply with SQF standards for Food Safety and Quality, federal and state regulations, customer requirements and company directives in food production. This role is based out of their Sparta, Michigan location.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
One to two years of lab related experience
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
Must have excellent time management skills
Microsoft Word experience
Microsoft Excel experience
Microsoft Outlook

Nice To Haves

GFSI Knowledge
HACCP (Basic)
PCQI (Elementary)
FDA/USDA Experience
Quality Control/Assurance experience
Experience in the food/beverage industry
Previous experience in Manufacturing or production environment
Ability to direct, coach and train others.
Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Maintains lab supplies inventory and laboratory cleaning
Perform and record analytical testing of finished product
Enter results into WINSPC
Maintain Record Etiquette
Perform line audits to ensure finished product meets specification
Place Non-Conforming product and ingredients on hold
Ensure all PCs, CQPs, and CCPs are being adhered to
Complete Pre-Start inspections and release area/line to production
Maintain Finished Product Retain area
Assist batchers and filler operators with any analytical tests needed to support production
Perform Tote Inspections and IA duties
Adhere to all GMPs, GLPs, and housekeeping standards
Notify supervisor and other personnel of quality and production problems, stopping the production line as necessary, and assist in the identification (e.g., via QA hold program) and correction of these problems
Prepare concentrate and product development samples for the Quality Assurance Manager and upper management
Adhere to and promote a culture of food safety and quality by understanding your roles and responsibility in all food safety and quality related task
This role will be required to taste test product as needed, up to a couple ounces per test.
Perform all assigned task with a Safety/Food Safety mindset
Perform other duties as required