Quality Assurance Technician
Job Description
- Records key data in the plant facility for the following categories:
- Raw Material receiving and traceability records for both USDA and FDA.
- Daily Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s) for both USDA and FDA.
- Critical Control Point (CCP) records for bot USDA and FDA.
- Pest Control records for both USDA and FDA.
- Kitchen batch weight records for both USDA and FDA.
- Metal detection records for both USDA and FDA.
- Daily labeling log records in all products packaged for both USDA and FDA.
- Pasturizer temperature records
- Maintain daily kitchen, production and packaging scale calibration records.
- Assist QA manager in filling and tracking all key data for USDA and FDA.
- Performs daily sensory analysis of finished products.
- Water activity monitoring according to CCP FDA requirements.
- Sampling of Gluten Free products.
- Audit and update key product specifications as identified by management (fill ratios, texture, weights, etc).
- Assist QA manager in calibration of instruments.
- Assist in plant associate training.
- Assist in insuring cleanliness and sanitation of process room, warehouse, and storage cooler, instructing employees how to correct any deficiencies.
- Prepare lab samples.
- Strong analytical skills to be able to solve problems that may come up during a typical workday.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work with others and develop a positive relationship with all company departments.
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking.
- Must be able to work under cold temperatures (45°F).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.