Manufacturing QA Technician II

Title: Manufacturing QA Technician Location: Tempe, AZ 85282 Duration: 6 months Shift: 1st shift 10-hour shifts. Workdays are Sunday, Friday, and Saturday 9am - 7pm. Candidate will be off Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Job Description

• As a Flex Shift Quality Assurance Lab Tech at our milk plant, you'll be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of our products.
• Your duties will include conducting inspections of raw materials, monitoring production processes, and performing various tests to verify compliance with quality standards.
• You'll also be tasked with documenting findings, reporting any issues, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will play a crucial role in improving our reputation for delivering top-quality milk products to our customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks on incoming raw materials and finished milk products.
• Perform regular inspections of production processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and document equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Collaborate with production teams to address any quality-related issues promptly.
• Evaluate trends from test results and communicate these trends to employees and management.
• Implement and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food Safety and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in internal audits and assist with external audits as needed.
• Record and analyze data and prepare reports on quality metrics. Ensure that daily records are kept and maintained.
• Drive continuous improvement, assist in the discipline to maintain a 6-S rating of an "A ".
• Follow-up customer complaints and follow-up with production.
• Implement quality control processes/testing to meet the expectations of Client quality standards and ensure that the product(s) are within specification.
• Any other project assigned.

What We Are Searching For.

• We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:
• Bachelor's degree preferable. High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional relevant certifications are a plus.
• *Minimum 1 year of QA experience.
• Previous experience in quality assurance or a similar role in food production is preferred; however candidates with microbology or chemical laboratory experience are acceptable.
• Strong mindfulness and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and regulations preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and duties as they relate to food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Flexibility to work the specified shift and occasionally on weekends if required.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Able to multi-task in fast paced environment with limited supervision.
• Proficient in window-based PC programs.
• Lab Test Equipment/Maintenance preferred.
• Some knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety preferred.
• Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.