Qa Tech | Graveyard Shift | $21.09$/Hr + Shift Differential

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

This position is responsible for the development and manufacturing of corn, flour, and tostada by ensuring products meet quality standards before they reach consumers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors and audits production processes to ensure that all products leaving the plant meet internal and external quality standards.

· Read and interpret product specifications.

· Ensure that product is in compliance with specifications.

· Monitor production processes and product attributes and communicate any deviation from specifications.

· Perform laboratory analysis on raw materials and finished products as per work instructions.

· Place on “HOLD” non-conforming product, document status and communicate this information to the production supervisors and TQ. Management.

· Perform secondary evaluations on all non-conforming product, document product status and communicate results to TQ. Manager.

· Monitor the production areas for Good Manufacturing Practices compliance.

· Perform shelf-life test on finished products, record results and inform TQ. Management of deviations.

· Assist in special projects and ensure that accurate data is collected and recorded.

· Responsible for compliance to the applicable requirements of ISO 9002 Standards.

· Complete reports accurately and neatly. Ensure that reports can be easily retrieved.

· Handle work equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and destruction of equipment.

· Perform Lead duties in his/her absence.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma, GED or equivalent required. Preferred Associate’s Degree in Baking, Food Science, Chemistry, Quality Technology or related field. Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment required, food manufacturing preferred. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

ü Reliable, Responsible, with initiative to take the next level; Committed

ü Quality Systems experience preferred

ü Knowledge in HACCP and Food Safety Programs preferred.

ü Basic computer literacy, Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ü Good communication skills

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.09 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Assembly line
• Factory
• Food Processing Plant
• In-person
• Manufacturing facility
• Warehouse

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Quality Control: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food industry: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person