Manufacturing QA Technician 2nd Shift

Quality assurance lead technicians ensure that goods meet manufacturing standards and are free of defects. Quality leads are responsible for the oversight of testing procedures during the manufacturing processes to ensure that products comply with applicable food safety and quality standards.

Essential Job Duties

·         Verify preparation and QA equipment set-up and utensils during shift change

·         Verify fryers and freezer settings according to production schedule

·         Verify daily equipment calibration has been performed

·         Monitor hourly food safety and quality check points to ensure consistent safety and quality in finished product

·         Verify SSOP check daily for accuracy and assist with immediate corrective actions of any non-conformances

·         Ensure all records are completed timely

·         Assist with record review and signing

·         Dry pick-up verification of all processing areas

·         Report any food safety and/or quality issues to QA Manager or Assistant Manager immediately.

·         Assist in maintaining (USDA/FDA) regulatory compliance.

·         Maintain schedule of testing and validation activities following SQF standards and guidelines.

·         Perform other duties as required

·        In the absence of the QA Lead Technician, the Assistant QA Manager will cover his/her Food Safety and Quality responsibilities.

Competencies & Skill Requirements

·         Effective verbal and written communication skills

·         Strong leadership skills

·         Strong Recordkeeping skills

·         Work in a team environment

·         Basic Math skills

·         Read, write, and speak English

·         Experience with Quality Control/Quality Assurance preferred

Qualifications & Experience

·         High School Diploma or GED preferred; one to two years’ experience

·         Experience with Food and Beverage industry preferred

Sanitation

·        Sweep floor, wash the trays, tables, wash carts, short simple conveyor,        squeegee the water off the floor, throw out garbage.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

·         Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually entire shift. 

·         Occasionally required to balance or climb.

·         Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds