Quality Technician
About The Position
Assists Quality Manager regarding Supplier Quality, Research & Development, & Quality Assurance. Ensure that product PFS provides to its customers is consistent and meets the external and internal requirements. Responsible for following company quality procedures, standards, and specifications (Quality Management System). Work with Quality Manager to develop quality measurements that monitor performance of quality systems and processes. The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician has the primary role in ensuring all food products produced meet requirements of regulatory bodies, customers, and the Company. The Technician completes all documentation related to direct food production, product packaging and labeling, food quality, food safety, etc. Assist with SQF audit process controls and prerequisite programs to ensure effectiveness. Compliance with FDA & USDA regulations. Assist with Customer Complaint and root cause analysis investigations. Assist with Product traceability and mock recalls. Complete daily quality checks and documentation on the production lines and processes throughout shift. Work closely with leadership during production and shut down periods. Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Be the example of GMP compliance and coach fellow Employee Owners on GMP compliance. Complete internal audits for GMPs and other food safety prerequisite programs. Provide paperwork and verify printed labels for production as needed. Collect and document microbiological and retention samples of products. Verify the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation through organoleptic inspection and with ATP swabbing. Collect environmental swab and new equipment swab samples. Follow all safety policies and programs. Work with Employee Owners on proactively improving the company’ quality assurance programs. QA sampling and testing procedures for inbound product – color, odor, appearance, weight, and ensure product meets label requirements. Maintain rejection and quarantine process for inbound packaging and product. Follow & maintain critical supplier and product audit list. Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Quality experience preferred
- 2 to 3 years of experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience in dry blends and flour-based coatings preferred
- Working knowledge of SQF Food Safety Code or ability to learn
- HACCP Certification or ability to become certified within six months of hire
- Capable of writing detailed reports, providing general day-to-day oversight, and related correspondences
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Strong problem solving and project management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to learn other technology-based systems
- Ability to manage projects independently and report on results
- Excellent communication skills with internal peers and customers
Responsibilities
- Support Supplier qualification & certification
- Support Packaging specification development and conformance
- Support Product specification development and conformance
- Work with Innovation Manager to establish supplier quality requirements
- Follow approval process for product formulas and specifications
- Serve as product expert for PFS
- Audit labels and packaging to ensure conformance to regulatory requirements
- Assist with SQF audit process controls and prerequisite programs to ensure effectiveness
- Compliance with FDA & USDA regulations
- Assist with Customer Complaint and root cause analysis investigations
- Assist with Product traceability and mock recalls
- Complete daily quality checks and documentation on the production lines and processes throughout shift
- Work closely with leadership during production and shut down periods
- Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Be the example of GMP compliance and coach fellow Employee Owners on GMP compliance
- Complete internal audits for GMPs and other food safety prerequisite programs
- Provide paperwork and verify printed labels for production as needed
- Collect and document microbiological and retention samples of products
- Verify the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation through organoleptic inspection and with ATP swabbing
- Collect environmental swab and new equipment swab samples
- Follow all safety policies and programs
- Work with Employee Owners on proactively improving the company’ quality assurance programs
- QA sampling and testing procedures for inbound product – color, odor, appearance, weight, and ensure product meets label requirements
- Maintain rejection and quarantine process for inbound packaging and product
- Follow & maintain critical supplier and product audit list
- Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
