Second Shift Quality Assurance Technician – Food Production

The Krusteaz Company is looking for aSecond ShiftQuality Technicianto join our Effingham team!

The Quality Assurance Technician position is responsible for addressing routine quality assurance issues andmaintainingstandards for quality in the processing of products by testing and auditing raw materials, finished goods, and food production lines. This technical position assures regulatory compliance, productsafetyand product quality.

Essential Functions:Other duties,responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

• Pulls and testsblendedproduct samples for performance tocompanyquality standards using appropriate sensory and/or analytical tools.
• Performs tests on andsamplesraw materials for production use.
• Maintains samples of controls, rawmaterialsand organization of the storage room.
• Determines product acceptability based on experience with product, specifications, knowledge of customer and consideration of food safety and labeling issues.
• Conducts first case/line audits (including random audits) to verify a variety of requirements such as correct packaging, labeling, codes, unit weights, and processing parameters.
• Conducts monthly food safety audits of the entire plant based on the food safety audit program.
• Assists with other audits as needed.
• Accurately records observations and test results.
• Manages the filing, organization,storage and archiving of production documents.
• Follows prescribed lab testing procedures, including the use of all QA equipment.
• Has a basic understanding of computer systems used at Krusteazand has a moderate understanding and canuse and Microsoftsuiteprograms.
• Can perform data entry into a computer.
• Audit’sproduction batch tickets andproactivelyreactsto potential information discrepancies.
• Understands and follows hold and rework procedures includinginventorymanagement,material disposition process, and license printing procedures.
• Places product on hold when an issue arises.
• Capable of writing dispositions, investigations
• Exercises basic troubleshooting, problemsolvingand decision-making skills to resolve quality issues.
• Serves as an effective resource to the manufacturing team and other internal customers.
• Ensures compliance with
  
  GLP’s,GMP’s, HACCP, third party audits and other state/federal regulations.
• Has anunderstandingof the prerequisite food safety programs to support the BRC certification.
• Performs calibrations on various types of piecesof equipment, including but not limitedtolab equipment, productionequipmentand chemical dilutions.
• Performs special projectsandparticipatesin continuous improvement activities as assigned.
• Performs lab master sanitation and cleaning tasks.
• Participates in annual company wide technical skill testing.
• Attends daily meetings as needed.
• Performs customer complaint investigations and testing as needed.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to communicate in English with team members and supervisors through various channels, including radio, email and in-person interactions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skilland/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Practice open and effective communication with all members of the department and throughout the plant.
• Demonstrate initiative and self-direction in planning, organizing, documenting, and solving problems.
• Understands and uses computer software, including MS Office, inventory management, and other proprietary and database software.
• Capable of complete and accurate documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to develop quality system documents.
• Strong math, reading, sensory, technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoyment of baking.
• Strong attention to detail and standardized procedures.
• Ability to work without direction supervision, troubleshoot, problem solve, multi-task and prioritize activities under pressure.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Associates degree in a science-related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Two years’ experience in…