Hempler's Foods Group - QA Technician 1 - 2nd Shift

Oberto Snacks Inc•Ferndale, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hempler team has openings for the critical position of Quality Assurance Technician on 2nd shift. Assist the company’s operations on a technical level to assure the safety and the quality of all finished products starting from receiving raw materials, preparation for shipping. This is to be accomplished by enforcing and assuring the company’s GMP, SOP, SSOP policies and providing training to employees.

Requirements

High School or equivalent preferred.
Organized, efficient and detail oriented.
Able to establish priorities, yet be flexible as required
Understands and exercises the concept of confidentiality
Computer literate and proficient in the use of software programs such as MS Office, Excel and Ross computerized management systems.
Show enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work
Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills
Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment.
Hands-on expertise developing Quality Systems.
Must be able to lift 60lbs occasionally.
Experience performing Quality Assurance activities for the manufacturing of food and nutritional products in a GMP environment.
Strong expertise involving GMP and HACCP compliance activities.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of progressive responsibility in a quality control role preferably with a food manufacturer.
Bilingual English/Spanish helpful
Strong managerial experiences.
Great personality and excellent communication skills.
HACCP Certification

Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain, and verify quality control weight and fill charts
Collect and test raw material, in-process, and finished product samples
Perform laboratory analyses per written specifications and QA procedures
Calibrate and standardize testing equipment (pH, AW meters, moisture balance, scales)
Maintain testing logs, calibration records, and retain samples
Conduct labeling, coding, and packaging inspections
Enforce GMP, HACCP, sanitation, allergen, and food safety programs
Identify and escalate out-of-tolerance conditions to Production and QA leadership
Exercise authority to stop, hold, divert, or retain products when quality standards are not met
Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor employee hygiene and sanitation practices
Provide guidance and training on QA procedures
Interact with customers as needed in coordination with the Quality Control Manager
Participate in sanitation projects, audits, mandatory training, and overtime as required