Quality Assurance Technician; 2nd Shift

Brief Description

Aid local and corporate management in carrying out changes to the food safety system of the facility; assist in creating, reviewing, authenticating, and maintaining food safety system documents, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and programs, working in collaboration with the quality assurance team; aid in maintaining document registers and documentation.

• Provide daily monitoring of the facility and personnel to ensure compliance with the food safety system of the facility; perform a formal audit on GMPs.
• Ensure training of facility personnel on GMPs, Risk Preventive Controls, Hazard Analysis, pre-requisite programs, and other applicable food safety system elements as required.
• Collect and analyze product samples as required, as well as document information derived from analysis.
• Safely keep records of all facility analytical results; immediately report results discovered to be out of specification to the QA supervisor.
• Provide documented reports of analytical results to the QA supervisor, also responsible for tracking and reporting data trends.
• Inspect raw materials coming in; assist in investigating non-conformance and complaints about product; and provide leadership for the facility team in performing self-audits.
• Aid in hosting visitors to the facility, including regulatory agency representatives and customer representatives, and function as the main host for the facility’s third-party auditors.
• Ensure product is processed to the company’s HACCP/HARPC programs.
• Inform Quality Assurance Management of any food safety issues.
• Implement and manage food safety corrective actions.
• Possess innovative, resourceful, and proactive disposition, committed to ensuring continuous improvement of capacity and delivering quality service.
• Prioritize and perform position responsibilities accurately and to deadline.
• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role.
• Handle any minor tasks related to the duties of the position.

• Experience performing administrative work including completing and reconciling paperwork.
• Prior quality assurance experience preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable FDA regulations and GMPs.
• Computer skills including basic Microsoft Excel.
• Detail orientation.
• Ability to think analytically and solve problems.
• Ability to stay organized and multitask.
• Ability to perform basic mental math.
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, food manufacturing setting preferred.

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and EAP.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing in the first week.
• Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP).
• Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&AD and life insurance.
• A culture of people development and internal career growth.
• A culture of caring, collaboration, and respect.

This is largely a static role with standing; the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing is also required. The role requires the ability to lift 10–35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally, and must be able to push/pull up to 250 lbs on rollers occasionally.

This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (around 35 °F) within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for the duration of the shift.

Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer