Quality Assurance Technician 3rd shift

Job title: Quality Assurance Technician 3rd shift

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician that demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work well independently and on a team. This role is critical in ensuring products meet quality and food safety standards prior to release. This is a hands-on position that assist with inspections, document review, calibrations, testing, and other activities to maintain our food safety and quality programs.

The QA technician will support a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you are dedicated to quality and want to gain hands-on experience, then this is a great opportunity to start or continue your career in a Quality Assurance role.

Responsibilities

• This list is not all inclusive, other duties assigned as necessary by management.

• Perform inspections and verification checks throughout the production process to ensure adherence to quality standards and established procedures. Report any deviations or non-conformances.

• Review production documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with protocols, specifications, and regulations.

• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.

• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF System.

• Work with other departments to implement procedure changes due to corrective or preventive actions issued to resolve deviations due to equipment breakdown, processing deviations, material specifications and consumer complaints.

• Perform bake-off and analytical tests on finished products. Ensure products meet all quality specifications before release. Document visual inspection and test results.

• Identify and document non-conformances during production and sanitation processes and report findings to area supervisor. Initiate corrective actions or preventative measures as needed.

• Calibrate inspection, measuring and testing equipment on a routine basis. Maintain calibration records.

• Assist with internal audits and external inspections as needed. Provide documentation and address any findings.

• Assist in investigating deviations and consumer complaints.

• Maintain organized files and records for quality system documentation, SOPs, test methods, validations, etc.

• Maintain clean and orderly workspaces.

• Health & Safety

• Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.

Requirements

• Education and/ or Experience

• High School Diploma (associate degree is a plus)

• At least 1 year of relevant quality assurance experience, preferably in food manufacturing.

• Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts.

• Experience with regulatory (Kosher, Organic, RSPO, Non-GMO, Gluten Free) concepts preferred.

• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook.

Communication and Analytical Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to apply mathematical application to practical situations.

• Must be organized, detail oriented, possess good troubleshooting skills, and be able to prioritize required work.

• Ability to critically think in a fast paced and stressful environment.

• Other Skills and Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting safely.

• Ability to interact professionally with honesty and respect towards everybody.

• Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days or nights, weekends, or holidays.