KS-Quality Assurance Technician-Hicksville-Industrial

QA Operator

The QA Operator is responsible for all facets of one or more specific Quality Inspection/Monitoring Areas as well as GMP, food safety and security enforcement. Responsible for verification of compliance to food safety policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

As directed.

• Milk Receiving
  • Paperwork
  • Sampling
  • Temperature Check
  • Butter Fat Testing
  • Acidity Testing
  • PH Testing
  • Organoleptic Evaluation
• Ingredient / Kettle check and release
  • Paperwork
  • Temperature Check
  • Salt Testing
  • Brix Testing
  • PH Testing
  • Viscosity Testing
  • RS View Kettle Release
  • Organoleptic Evaluation
• Filler Operations
  • Paperwork
  • Temperature Check
  • Metal Detector Verification
  • X-ray Verification
  • Seal Testing
  • Code Check
  • Weight Check
  • Retain sample collection
• Packing Operations
  • Paperwork
  • Temperature Check
  • Code Check
  • Labeling Check
  • Packaging Evaluation
  • Organoleptic Evaluation
• Micro & lab Testing
  • Sample collection of water and listeria
  • Plating and Incubation for all Micro Samples including: o Milk o Eggs, o Shelf life o Environmental Pre-Operation check
  • Paperwork
  • ATP Swabbing
  • Allergen Swabbing
  • Magnet Check
  • Cooler Check
  • Sanitizer concentration

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Traits:

• Ability to effectively communicate with associates, leads, supervisors, and production management.
• Detail and team oriented.
• Must be willing to work extended shifts.
• Ability to comprehend science-based material.
• Ability to comprehend high school level math, specifically algebra.

Decision-making:
Responsible for deciding if an item should be placed on hold and use decision making skills to conclude if in process product is within specification and can be pumped.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Must instruct all employees on any GMP and food safety violations. Equipment Used:
Various lab equipment;
Kettle enabling system.

Physical Demands Duration Standing Majority of shift Noise typical of a production environment Entire shift Climbing to a height of 8 ft. Daily Working in hot/cold temperatures Entire shift