Technician I - Quality Assurance (2nd Shift)
About The Position
The QA Technician assists the Quality Assurance Department and Manager with quality checks and inspections of products, operating procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The role collects food safety, quality, and legality information; monitors product, process, packaging, and GMP controls; verifies corrective and preventive actions; and maintains electronic QA documentation for trend analysis. The technician may stop production when products deviate from HACCP, food safety, or quality standards and communicates issues to the appropriate leaders. The role also supports food safety activities, employee training, sampling programs, and projects as assigned. This position works Sunday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Work takes place throughout the facility, including cold (32–45°F) and wet environments. Compensation is $19.30–$22.54 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Computer literacy and ability to troubleshoot basic software.
- Complete assigned or required training programs, including standard-of-work training.
- Able to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and move throughout all areas of the facility.
- Able to reach above and below shoulder height to move product and climb stairs.
- Able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using the relevant muscle groups.
- Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment.
- Able to work in a cold (32–45°F) and wet environment.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a related science.
- At least 2 years of experience in a food processing plant.
- Quality or food safety experience in a food processing plant.
- Excellent work history demonstrating positive attendance and tenure.
Responsibilities
- Collect information and data about food safety, quality, and legality.
- Communicate issues to the QA and Food Safety Manager.
- Perform or verify operational inspections in accordance with GMP standards.
- Perform quality checks, including label, lot code, net weight, and sensory inspections.
- Perform traceability and mass-balance activities according to the annual schedule.
- Monitor GMPs and product, process, and packaging controls for non-compliance.
- Monitor and recommend areas for continuous improvement throughout the production process.
- Verify that corrective and preventive actions are performed and completed.
- Mentor production associates on food safety, quality, and legality issues.
- Conduct new-hire orientations and annual refresher training, including GMP, CCP, QA, and other related training.
- Review equipment for proper calibration of measurement instruments as required.
- Collect product samples for testing and sensory evaluation programs.
- Coordinate collection and submission of samples for the shelf-life verification program.
- Complete electronic QA log documentation for trend analysis.
- Stop the production line when product deviates from HACCP, food safety, or quality standards, and communicate issues to the QA and Food Safety Manager, R&D Supervisor, and Production leadership.
- Assist the Food Safety team with environmental sampling and sanitation checks.
- Assist with projects as assigned by the QA and Food Safety Manager.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Observe safety rules, wear required PPE, follow OSHA regulations, and promptly report incidents, including near misses.
Benefits
- Choice of medical plans.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Health Savings Account option with quarterly employer contributions.
- 401(k).
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Company-sponsored group term life insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance options for employees and dependents.
- Paid time off, including company and floating holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
