Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician, Manufacturing ; Tue-Fri

Responsibilities

Maintains highest standards of quality and food safety by monitoring testing, recording, and reacting on data pertaining to products, production and processes quality. For example, Critical Control Point, Key Performance Indexes. Verifies raw materials and finished products are in compliance with federal, state, and company specifications, producing accurate results while multitasking in a fast‑paced work environment, anticipating problems or conflicts and maintaining a proactive approach to business.

Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data and resources, collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers and other business partners, identifying priorities, deadlines and expectations, carrying out tasks, communicating progress and information, determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties and feedback. Complies with company policies, procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Maintains knowledge of laboratory functions, for example operations, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair by cross‑training within Food Safety QA department for example MSS Validation Coordinator, Sanitation Specialist, Quality Systems Specialist, Micro Technician and sustaining a calibration program for instruments and equipment in the plant. Utilizes continuous improvement mindset by assisting to identify and correct opportunities to improve processes, conducting statistical process control and root cause analysis and participating in projects that promote continuous improvement methodologies, Food Safety and Sanitation, Quality Management Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Product Quality, QA/QC.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience in clerical related responsibilities (for example, filing, data entry) and computer applications (for example, email, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Visio).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Science, Agriculture or related field.
• Fluid milk testing laboratory with experience in raw milk sample testing, bottled milk testing as well as pre‑operations inspections and swabbing.

2150 W Pleasant Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN , United States of America

The hourly wage range for this position is $23.00 - $28.80. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed.

Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see  Live Better U is a Walmart‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities.

Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and…