QA Technician

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Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.00 Hourly

To ensure through analytical and organoleptic testing of all finished products and physical audits that product specifications are met to produce a wholesome and desirable product which conforms to customer specifications.

• Reads and accurately interprets daily production samples
• Prepares customer and lab samples. Retains sample analysis of previous day’s production
• Conducts daily product in-house cutting and cook‑off evaluation
• Calibrates and operates all testing equipment
• Conducts salt, moisture, spice analysis; inspects and analyzes incoming raw materials, in‑process blends and finished product produced
• Sends monthly target sample to customer as requested
• Verifies all packaging attributes
• Conducts pre‑operation swabbing for all equipment
• Maintains all QA files and retains samples
• Relieves production employees as needed
• Must always keep work area clean and work in a safe and accident‑free manner
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, GMP/SOP’s, Code of Safe Practices, and Lockout/Tagout/Blockout Procedures
• Maintains a quality‑oriented attitude in the workplace
• Works effectively with workers in a constructive and positive manner
• Listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Be able to communicate effectively with Q.A. Manager
• Helps the Q.A. Manager in sampling of special cases for proper determination of defect and disposition
• 1 year experience in QA and laboratory environment preferable
• Must be able to complete QA paperwork accurately
• Work in an industrial environment, and handle non‑toxic food products
• Excellent written, laboratory, and communications skills required
• Able to use scientific calculator
• Able to wear all required safety equipment
• Ability to work on a regular and reliable basis and work overtime as weekends as needed
• Assist QA Manager where necessary in research and development
• Must be computer proficient i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and willing to learn ERP & QAD

Must be safety conscious and possess the understanding of safety rules and be aware of safe and unsafe conditions.

• Knowledge of laboratory test equipment
• Ability to make decisions concerning work problems not covered by specific procedures, rules, and precedents
• Ability to interface with Production employees
• Must be able to bend, lift, stoop and move in a safe and alert manner
• Must be capable of standing/walking 100%
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion

Sugar Foods Corporation is an E-Verify Company and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. Equal Opportunity

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