Technician- Quality Assurance; 1st shift

General Summary

Monitors key process control points during production operations. Documents and reports any food safety or quality issues so that corrective actions can be taken.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Res s offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. 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.

• 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 completion of 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 items such as temperature throughout the production facility, 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.
• Responsible for maintaining records, completing documentation, following proper documentation protocols as assigned.
• Adheres and monitors programs including HACCP Program, 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 (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) 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, ingredient labels, etc. is required.
• Basic computer skills; e-mail, Word, Excel.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

• Food processing, warehouse and food laboratory environment.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25oF to 110oF.
• 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.