Quality Assurance Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Overview: The Quality Assurance Technician

will perform analysis and testing of product to ensure that it meets all

necessary food and beverage quality standards. They will work with

production to assist with training on standard operator procedures. They

will place products on hold that are outside of the quality

specifications; assist with developing corrective action to release

product and assist with regular inspections and quality control audit

programs. Our Values: Responsibilities: Analytical Perform routine

analytical testing on finished and semi-finished products. Perform

routine plating for indicator organisms. Execute environmental

monitoring and swabbing program. Maintain Good Laboratory Practices

program including method monitoring, equipment calibration and

verification activities. Perform routine can seam and bottle closure

inspections. Update and maintain laboratory procedures. Execute and

assist with validations and verifications including sample collection.

Assist with R & D testing including shelf-life studies. Maintain plant

sensory program. Quality and Food Safety Management Maintain facility

glass and hard plastics inspection program. Ensure completion of daily

positive release verification activities and release pending product.

Collaborate with operations to create and maintain standard operating

procedures and appropriate corrective action for non-conformances. Issue

production holds for product produced outside of specification. Assist

with training operations personnel on monitoring procedures, food safety

and quality system requirements. Prescribe correction and corrective

actions for non-conformities discovered on shift. Assist with

maintenance of the facility inspection and internal audit program.

Assist with consumer and customer complaint investigations. Assist with

investigating and managing food safety and quality related failures on

shift. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. Associate

degree preferred. The ability to read, write, speak, and understand

English Is Required. Previous Experience With Food Processing Or packaging required. Previous experience with food manufacturing in the

quality function preferred. Self-directed and personally motivated

Strong attention to detail Able to work in a fast-paced environment

while focusing on meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Good team

player able to work well with others and contribute to a positive work

environment. Good attendance and performance track record. Ability to

perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable

accommodation. Strong computer skills working with Microsoft Office

tools to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Responsible for

following food safety/quality/regulatory policies and procedures,

executing responsibilities as identified in standard... For full info

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