Job Opening: Quality Assurance Technician

Temp Quality Assurance Technician

OVERVIEW:
The Quality Assurance Technician supports production processes; maintains a presence on the floor and is accessible to production staff when questions arise.

M-F; Sat as needed; 9:00a.m to 5:30p.m. plus OT; typically 8-10 hr. shifts!

MAJOR ACTIVITIES PERFORMED:

• Performs quality checks of raw, work in process, and finish product through inspection and visual checks of packaging.
• Performs pre-op inspections and swabs as necessary.
• Performs daily GMP audits in production and the warehouse.
• Performs Allergen inspections during pre-op and work in progress.
• Collects and logs production/processing samples.
• Ensures all non-conforming products are placed on hold and fully documented.
• Investigates complaints and inspects product as directed.
• Processes daily retain samples.
• Processes and documents daily destoner samples.
• Processes and documents daily inspection reports.
• Maintains Retain Samples (receiving, roaster, & finished product).
• Processes all mis-picks and damaged bulk from warehouse.
• Inspects end-of-life retain samples
• Ensures compliance with all Company policies, as well as all Federal, State and Local OSHA regulations.
• Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, Food Defense and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers and/or government legislation, including timely communication to appropriate facility management of any non-conformity issues or violations found
• Compliance to all employee job safety requirements and regulations as required by company policies, including timely communication to appropriate facility management of any non-conformity issues or violations found
• Performs other duties as assigned

Meet & Greet w/ Resume required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual Spanish
• Understanding of metal detection regulations; experience in micro and sanitation, lab food testing, GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative), and Kosher.
• Bachelor’s degree in science related field or equivalent relevant experience and education
• 1 year experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• knowledgeable and experienced in general food safety programs and policies - includes government regulations, FDA, USDA, AIB, HACCP, GMP, and Allergen Programs
• Ability to work a full-time/flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills required.
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of methods needed to read, comprehend, interpret, communicate and execute instructions or directives fluently in English.