Quality Assurance Technician - 1St Shift Floater

The QA Tech performs various functions and special assignments to assist the Quality Assurance department in the administration of department functions for the protection and production of high quality and food-safe products.

1st Shift Hours & Days: 6 am - 4 pm (M-Thr) Every other weekend 5 am-5 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor operation processes to ensure all products are manufactured to food safety and quality requirements.
• Perform QC line product audits to include net weight, lot coding, quality, packaging integrity and raw material specifications checks.
• Record quality control checks to assure control points are met.
• Conduct SSOP performance standard and GMP audits.
• Monitor adherence to GMP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) throughout the facility.
• Proactively address production issues that can adversely affect product safety and quality.
• Accurately and promptly report, record and communicate all findings and non-conformances to QA and Department Management while providing feedback and recommendations as per QA Manager instructions and trainings.
• Coordinates Company HAACP activities on a shift basis by verifying the accuracy and functionality of X-Ray and metal detector (CCP’s) by running ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless-steel wands to ensure verification process. Document results make adjustments as needed, and if required place product on hold in the event of non-conformance procedures or result during production.
• Inspects incoming ingredients as needed and verify COA results to ensure they meet facility’s specs.
• Isolate and places “Hold” on any material, equipment, product, ingredient or packaging material that could pose a food safety issue or compromise safety and/or quality.
• Complies with policies, procedures, and practices. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) Standards, food safety and safety practices.
• Manages electronic and paper files
• Inspect finish product to ensure it’s manufactured under local, state, federal regulations and consumers specifications.
• Prepare a daily electronic report and inform any safety and/or quality issues along with resolutions.

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow all GMP's, Food Defense and quality policies
• Ensures all GMP and all food hygiene and safety standards are in compliance
• Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen or magnet deviancies', glass breakage, and pest harborage.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Must have a minimum of one-year Quality Assurance experience or internship/research experience in a food-manufacturing environment.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and be a self-starter, capable of working independently.
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reach above shoulder height.
• Able to bend, twist, stand, climb stairs/ladders, push/pull, and walk for the length of shift.

Work Environment:

• Work in a noisy environment.
• Work in an enclosed indoors area.
• Work in wet and/or humid conditions.
• Work in cold or hot environments.
• Work around machinery