QA Technician - Lab - 1st shift

SUMMARY OF JOB

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for performing all Quality Departmental practices such as collecting and interpreting SPC data daily, performing and recording results from all production and packing line audits for HACCP, GMP, and weights and defects, and assisting in educating all plant employees in the practices of producing safe, edible goods. They also inform the Quality Supervisor or Manager of all out-of-compliance materials and conditions in the facility, contain all non-conforming products and materials, and isolate and hold all substandard ingredients, sub-assemblies, and finished good.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in science related field preferred with a minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing required. Food handling experience is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide suggestions / strategies to help maintain consistent and quality products.
• Responsible for handling quality issues and making decisions and providing guidance regarding food safety.
• Perform analysis of raw materials to ensure ingredients are received within specifications.
• Monitor ingredient storage in warehouse for proper rotation and usage of materials.
• Capable of performing Trace / Recall on all materials for potential recall at any time.
• Perform weekly audits (as scheduled) to ensure systems and policy compliance including line audits.
• Review and maintain all quality programs for raw materials, food safety procedures and established finished product quality levels of acceptance.
• Help maintain departmental budget and AOP within established guidelines by informing manager of proposed purchases.
• Monitor the Allergen Program including continual training, awareness, and segregation of materials to prevent cross contamination.
• Support continuous improvement activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.