3rd shift Quality Assurance Technician Job Hicksville area,New York USA,Quality Assurance

14533 3rd shift Quality Assurance Technician, Hicksville, NY, 3-Month Contract

Sigma, Inc. is currently looking for a 3rd shift Quality Assurance Technician to work onsite with our team located at Hicksville, NY.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7PM to 3:30AM, subject to change Shift schedules could include weekends. Hours subject to business needs.

Summary / Objective

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.

Responsibilities 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 Environmental
o Shelf life
o Eggs,
o Milk

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:

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