Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift

Reser's•Memphis, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

General Summary Monitors key process control points during production operations. Documents and reports any food safety or quality issues so that corrective actions can be taken. Benefits and Culture We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options. We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career. Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

Requirements

Associate degree in a science related field or 1+ years in a Quality Assurance position or equivalent experience.
Basic knowledge of GMP's, Food Safety, and Safety requirements
Ability to read, write and speak in English at a level of proficiency to clearly understand items such as food safety documentation, ingredient labels, etc. is required.
Basic computer skills; e-mail, Word, Excel.
Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

Responsibilities

Documents and reports any food safety or quality issues and participates in determination of corrective actions to be taken
May assist with pre-operational inspection of production plant and equipment and completion or related documentation
Performs process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points according to the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
Participates in determination of corrective actions when verification checks do not meet the limits defined in the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
Verifies the facility’s environment including items such as temperature throughout the production facility, sanitizer concentrations and other food safety related conditions.
Completes Hold Tags and Cooling Tags, if appropriate, to isolate non-conforming ingredients or products.
Conducts and documents the daily product review; participates in evaluation of key sensory attributes of finished products.
Responsible for maintaining records, completing documentation, following proper documentation protocols as assigned
Adherence and monitor of programs including HACCP Program, good manufacturing practices, foreign material control, plant sanitation, product quality assurance and other programs as assigned
As part of monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).