QA Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Fresh Mark in Salem, Ohio is now hiring a 1st shift Quality Technician.

Location:

Salem, Ohio.

The QA Technician performs a wide variety of quality control testing. This includes routine observations and monitoring of receiving, manufacturing, and processing activities to assure that products are manufactured and processed in compliance with internal and external customer specifications that meet applicable regulatory compliance.

$19.00/hour.

• Two-year degree or certificate in food science or related subject preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of previous Quality Assurance or related experience in a food processing facility preferred.

• Knowledge of FDA GMPs and understanding of HACCP principles.
• Familiarity with modern food manufacturing processes and food safety systems.

• Perform physical, analytical, and microbial testing as per QA manual and procedures.
• Conduct process checks throughout production, packaging, sanitation, and warehousing functions.
• Perform environmental testing using sterile technique.
• Coordinate with sanitation department for execution of the environmental testing program.
• Communicate test results and observations with QA management, production, and sanitation personnel.
• Assist line technicians as required.
• Assist in the Sample Retain Program.
• Prepare production line QA stations and calibrate equipment for processing as needed.
• Generate departmental reports and consolidate QA audit reports.
• Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, and effectively communicate deviations.
• Assist in training employees on food safety, company processes, and FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of QA activities and USDA pre-shipment records.
• Use company and customer specifications to ensure proper documentation.
• Receive training in Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, CCP, and Safety.
• Attend all department and company required trainings.

• Coordinate sampling and testing requirements for raw materials and finished products. Conduct sampling as required.
• Conduct sanitation audits and perform pre-op inspections.
• Implement Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Verify raw materials and finished products meet set specifications.
• Monitor all activities to ensure finished products comply with food safety and quality specifications.
• Report to QA management test results and any deviations.
• Report all safety, quality issues, and deviations to management.
• Comply with all plant, state, federal, OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and SQF guidelines and regulations.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure food safety and safe work practices.

• Knowledge of food safety principles.
• Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Data entry and interpretation, database maintenance.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication skills; fluent reading and writing in English.
• Work Authorization:
  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Educational assistance and reimbursement.
• Health care with low premiums and deductibles.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for opportunities in our company. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status.

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Fresh Mark is a drug-free workplace.