Req-59851 Quality Assurance Tech | Nights | (Open)

Position Summary
The QA Technician is responsible for inspections, measurements, and reports related to the production of quality and wholesome food products.

Essential Functions
•    Takes temperatures and weights of products in process; records on appropriate paperwork
•    Checks dates and times printed on packaged product; records
•    Completes pre-operational inspections to procedure
•    Performs required quality testing on ingredients in QA Lab. 
•    Audits trained individuals to ensure conformance of monitoring on the production floor
•    Observes operation of X-ray and Metal Detector machines, records results
•    Ensures HACCP and GMP guidelines are being followed
•    Ensures Production area is kept clean according to appropriate company and governmental guidelines
•    Ensures safe handling of food products, which may include ensuring product is packaged properly and that time and temperature guidelines are being followed
•    Audits incoming raw materials for freshness and conformance to specifications
•    Ensures product conforms to recipe specifications
•    Compiles reports and files paperwork
•    Follows all safety rules
•    Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

•     QA experience or equivalent preferred

•     Resume needed for review

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•    Excellent verbal communication skills
•    Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; must be able to use a calculator
•    Must have proven attention to detail
•    Must be able to work flexible hours and schedules
•    Basic food-safety knowledge

Nonessential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•    Ability to speak Spanish is helpful
•    6 months of previous food-handling experience is desirable

Physical Demands and Work Environment

•    Must be able to walk, reach, bend, and climb steps
•    Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
•    Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
•    Exposed to hot and cold temperatures, including working in refrigeration and freezer units
•    Works in a wet environment
•    Hearing protection is required

Documentation and Procedures
The following Procedures will be performed:
1.    Safety Rules and GMP's in area.
2.    Attendance and training records.
3.    SOPs for production.
4.    Production Personnel Protective Equipment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $17.00.

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