Technician- Quality Assurance; Entry

Position and General Summary

Day Shift or Swing Shift Available. Monitors key process control points during production operations, documents and reports any food safety or quality issues so that corrective actions can be taken.

• Documents and reports any food safety or quality issues and participates in determination of corrective actions to be taken.
• May assist with pre-operational inspection of production plant and equipment and completing related documentation.
• Performs process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points according to the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
• Participates in determination of corrective actions when verification checks do not meet the limits defined in the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
• Verifies the facility’s environment, including temperature, sanitizer concentrations and other food safety related conditions.
• Completes Hold Tags and Cooling Tags, if appropriate, to isolate non-conforming ingredients or products.
• Conducts and documents the daily product review; participates in evaluation of key sensory attributes of finished products.
• Maintains records, completes documentation, and follows proper documentation protocols as assigned.
• Adheres to and monitors programs including HACCP, good manufacturing practices, foreign material control, plant sanitation, product quality assurance and other programs as assigned.
• As part of monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

• Associate degree in a science related field or 1+ years in a Quality Assurance position or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and safety requirements.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English at a level of proficiency to clearly understand items such as food safety documentation and ingredient labels.
• Basic computer skills; e‑mail, Word, Excel.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

• Food processing, warehouse and food laboratory environment.
• Environment may be wet or dry with temperatures ranging from 25°F to 110°F.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, ability to climb ladders, bend, reach and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

Full‑time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options. The company offers choices whenever possible, recognizing the diverse and ever‑changing needs of employees.

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