Quality Technician

Position Purpose Summary: The Quality Technician is responsible for daily in- process assessments of the integrity and quality of the products are met. As well as ensuring GMP, Food Safety and Audit requirements are met. Principal Job Responsibilities: • Inspect and complete evaluation on all incoming shipments. • Maintain accurate and complete records. • Recognize and take action to correct apparent discrepancies found in product/process inspection. Notify QA Director when discrepancies are found. • Complete daily GMP Pre-Operational checklist and GMP daily inspections. • Monitor all footbath and document findings on a daily basis. • Ensure Policies and Procedures are being enforced. • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner to meet or exceed OSHA standards. • Communicate with all departments regarding Quality Issues. • Maintain Logs using Excel. • Must be available for questions or concerns from other Quality Departments and Regulatory Agencies. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Above average skills in attendance • Basic computer processing skills • Ability to read, write and communicate in English • General knowledge of HACCP and GMP’s • Must have the ability to make recommendation to effective resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is in consistent with Company standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law. Education and Experience: • High School diploma or equivalent • Specialized training in: HACCP and GMP’s (recommended) Physical Demands of the Position: • While performing the duties of this position, the employee must possess manual dexterity required for using hand tools and operating machinery; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; able to stand or walk for prolonged periods. Work Environment: • While performing duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to wet and slippery floors, occasionally moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud; variable temperatures of both heat and cold. GMP Requirements: Follows all provisions of Paris Foods GMP, Food Safety and Food Defense procedures and processes. Takes ownership of their role in the company’s GMP, Food Safety and Food Defense Programs by identifying and elevating any observations in violation of the policies.