Technician I, Quality Assurance (2nd Shift)

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Akron, OH

56d•$48,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician I, Quality Assurance role is responsible for ensuring our products meet customer and regulatory requirements. This is a 2nd shift role, working 2:00pm - 10:30pm Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend coverage required.

Requirements

Able to lift 50 lbs
Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
Able to access all areas of the plant and warehouse via stairs, ladders, uneven surfaces and wet conditions
Ability to compare and contrast products with meat, fish and shellfish ingredients for aroma, color and flavor with other products and control samples
Ability to take direction from more senior QA technicians
Available for weekend and holiday rotation
Ability to work alone for extended periods
Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility and teamwork mindset
Ability to enforce and follow food safety, safety and general Good Manufacturing Practices as defined by company policies
Able to handle multiple projects and daily activities within timelines and with urgency

Nice To Haves

Food service or quality control experience a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct daily product testing using various basic food chemistry laboratory equipment and keep complete records
Set up daily sensory for the previous day’s production
Support production start up activities throughout the production day
Record and manage all data obtained from product and ingredient testing
Conduct daily laboratory equipment calibrations
Execute various internal audits as assigned by the QA Manager
Approve labels for production teams
Maintain allergen claim testing program
Send out customer COAs as requested daily by supply chain
Prepare and ship samples for outside testing daily
Maintain weekly air and surface testing
Maintain ingredient testing program – sensory testing, extensions and inventory adjustments with warehouse team
Maintain clean, organized laboratory and work environment
Adhere to all safety standards
Adhere to all policies and procedures
Support company initiatives and goals as assigned
Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and complicated systems
Strong and professional written and verbal communication skills
Must be available for weekend and holiday rotation production coverage
Obtain Seafood HACCP certification and Better Process Control Certification in the 1st year of employment
Other duties as assigned by QA Manager