QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

SUPHERB FARMS•Turlock, CA

11d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will be responsible for driving accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of the Food Safety and Quality Systems in accordance with the regulatory and SQF (Safe Quality Foods) Code. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for performing the activities that ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Requirements

High school, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area, E.G., data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc., plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Ability to work well with others.
Basic to intermediate oral and written communication skills.
Basic to intermediate knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related MS Office Programs.
Authorized to work in the US, E-Verify participant, Social Security Trace, Drug Test, Criminal Background, Education and Employment verification.

Nice To Haves

HACCP Certified

Responsibilities

Ability to recognize and report non-compliance situations with GMP and HACCP protocols.
Communicate any quality, food safety, or documentation issues to management so corrective and preventative action are implemented with proper disposition.
Provide support for production employees to ensure that quality testing procedures are correctly accomplished.
Execute visual sanitation inspections, ATP swabs, allergen swab and analyze trends when necessary.
Responsible for visually inspecting finished product to verify quality standards are met based on product specifications.
Support incoming material evaluation procedures (i.e., Leaf to stem, Raw Material testing, quality check procedures, etc.).
Audit and review production and quality forms for completeness and observe errors and deviations; HACCP training required to perform this function.
Perform and document laboratory analysis (i.e., Moisture analysis, color readings, water activity, etc.) within Excel or ERP System (DAX).
Support the Kosher program, including assisting the Rabbi with lot specific certificates.
Ability to complete all required line testing to audit acceptability (i.e., Quality Checks, Sieve Analysis, Chlorine Levels, pH, etc.)
Maintains proper control and filing of paperwork.
Print production labels accurately and timely.
Understand COA and sampling protocol, including lab analysis, and corresponding documentation.
Perform verification audits (i.e., HACCP, GMP, Glass, Internal Systems Audits etc.) in a timely manner.
Responsible for calibration of laboratory and testing equipment (i.e., pH meter, ORP meters, thermometers, etc.)
Facilitate environmental swabbing/sampling requirements.
Organize and maintain finished product retains (including purchased products).
Review and provide response on all incoming COAs for ingredients.
Provide support for Food Safety and Quality Manager as needed or requested.
Other duties as assigned