Quality Systems Tech 1st shift

Quality Custom Distribution • Conyers, GA

65d • Onsite

About The Position

QUALITY SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN Golden State Foods - Conyers, GA Full-time | Food Manufacturing ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards. (40%) Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations. (20%) Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information. (15%) Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices. (15%) Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures. (10%) Adheres to food safety, quality and legal compliance. In the event of a crisis (i.e. product recall, fire, etc.) delegate responsibilities as outlined in the Crisis Communications and Management Guide. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university Experience: 0 to 2 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert): Food safety concepts and techniques (J) Food chemistry (J) Food microbiology (J) Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J) HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B) Food processing equipment (B) Food testing concepts and techniques (B) PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B) Skill and ability to: Work independently Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy Perform a variety of food safety tests Work in a laboratory environment Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Not applicable. PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness Domestic and international regulatory compliance Teamwork within the department and across departments Project/assignment standards Customer satisfaction Safety standards and procedures: food Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university
• 0 to 2 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.
• Knowledge of Food safety concepts and techniques
• Knowledge of Food chemistry
• Knowledge of Food microbiology
• Knowledge of Quality assurance concepts and techniques
• Knowledge of HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes
• Knowledge of Food processing equipment
• Knowledge of Food testing concepts and techniques
• Knowledge of PC word processing/spreadsheet software
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
• Ability to Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• Ability to Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to Perform a variety of food safety tests
• Ability to Work in a laboratory environment
• Ability to Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Ability to Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed

Responsibilities

• Conducts, analyzes, and compiles the results of samples, tests, and audits on raw, in-process, and finished products and processes to ensure compliance with product consistency, safety, and quality standards.
• Routinely interacts with plant personnel to provide QA and safety-related information and to keep GSF and customers apprised of quality and safety concerns, techniques, and regulations.
• Maintains records and logs of tests, audits, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information.
• Trains new employees on GSF-specific techniques and practices.
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures.
• Adheres to food safety, quality and legal compliance. In the event of a crisis (i.e. product recall, fire, etc.) delegate responsibilities as outlined in the Crisis Communications and Management Guide.
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees