Job Opening: Quality Control in Food Manf.
Description
Quality Assurance Tech
2nd Shift w/ possible 3rd shift opportunity
$21.00 per hour.
Job Dutiess:
• Visually monitor various aspects of plant operations, and physically obtain samples from production floor and testing in the Q.A. Lab.
• Perform all applicable analytical tests on raw ingredients, in-process and finished products.
• Prepare testing solutions, equipment calibrations, general maintenance, and upkeep of laboratory equipment.
• Assist in identifying and managing HOLD products and the rework process.
• Monitoring and validation of HACCP and all quality check points.
• Verify packaging labels are correct during production runs.
• Assist management in implementation of procedures, protocols and policies, and monitoring for compliance of such.
• Perform data entry on QA database and assist management in data trending.
• Identify quality, procedure, and policy deviations; effectively report such deviations and provide accurate information in a timely manner and as needed.
• Participate in our continuous improvement plans.
• Provide technical assistance to production personnel as needed.
• Conduct GMP Audits as required in the SQF plan in plant and warehouse.
• Swab processing equipment according to environmental program and analyze results.
• Monitor sanitation processes and ensure adherence to food safety processes.
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Science with some QA experience preferred, but equivalent QA Experience will be equally weighed
- Experience and technical skills in all areas of Quality Assurance within food and beverage manufacturing environment with a minimum of one year experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Sound decision and teamwork skills are essential
- Computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets
- Provide a safe work environment through auditing of working conditions
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- Familiar with GMPs, SOPs, and FDA regulated environment
- Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Available to work first or second shift, weekends and overtime