Quality Assurance Technician

Oskaloosa Food Products•Oskaloosa, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician will play a key role in upholding the food safety and quality standards that Oskaloosa Food Products. QA Techs are expected to hold themselves to a high standard of accuracy, food safety, and integrity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Demonstrated knowledge of Food Safety (HACCP, allergens, sanitation processes, GMPs)
Passion for accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and supervisors
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and supervisors
Judgement and Decision Making
Team Work
Interpersonal Relationships
Time Management
Independence
Safety
Written Comprehension & Expression
Oral Comprehension, Expression & Clarity
Attention to Detail
Professionalism

Nice To Haves

One year of food quality related experience

Responsibilities

Accurately complete all required documentation including CCP (critical control point) records
Perform pre-operational, CCP, and GMP (good manufacturing practices) inspections
Perform environmental and food contact surface sampling
Confirm accuracy checks on thermometers
Verify product specifications, weights, color, and other attributes of finished product
Monitor packaging to ensure correct labeling, date coding, and correct packaging is being followed
Monitor metal detectors and scales to ensure complete accuracy
Provide individual or group training to production employees on SOPs, product specifications, statistical process controls (SPC), production controls, formulas, visual quality inspection criteria, GMPs, and Food Safety procedures
Assist in development of SOPs by working with production operators to understand current operating procedures, identify best methods, and help document new and/or updated standard operating procedures
Assist in developing HACCP plans, SOPs, and maintaining food safety programs for SQF (Safe Quality Food) audits
Control and retain samples and associated reports
Monitor production with regard to food safety, including conferring with the QA Manager if there is a need to cease production due to a food safety concern or product quality issue
Other duties as assigned, including cross-training to back-up the Lab Technician when needed