Quality Assurance Technician - PPM - CA

Basic Function

WHO WE ARE:

Pinnacle Premix provides premixing, manufacturing, and distribution of formulated products to every sector of the feed industry. Our Visalia location is locally managed and manufactures premix for feed and pet food.

THE BENEFITS:

Starting pay between $24-$28/hr. (dependent on experience)

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Plan, 401K w/company match and more! Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, and more! Annual performance bonus opportunities Weekly pay

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? Opportunities for advancement and personal growth

This position is responsible for compliance with the company’s product and quality management system policies, procedures, and instructions dictated by 3rd party food safety certifications, organic compliance, customers, and state/federal regulations. The quality assurance technician performs daily process of checks ensuring product batch integrity and assists the quality assurance manager in attaining strategic company goals associated with ingredient and finished product quality and safety.

• Complete and comply with HACCP procedures, current manufacturing practices (cGMPs), and pest management.
• Complete and oversee departmental documentation and ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Keep in contact with the QA manager regarding any discrepancies on production and warehouse floors and with ingredients and finished products.
• Responsible for performing verification and validation activities in compliance with 3rd party food safety certifications and state/federal regulations.
• Perform process checks throughout ingredient batching, production, packaging, warehousing, and distribution areas of the company.
• Perform quality inspections of raw materials and finished products.
• Monitor and maintain production paperwork and daily production batch yields.
• Assist the quality assurance manager with internal audits assuring conformance with 3rd party food safety certifications and state/federal compliance.
• Maintain quality assurance spreadsheets, databases, and forms to keep accurate records and track data.
• Provide or assist in routine employee training and maintain employee training records.
• Assist purchasing and quality assurance with the approved ingredient program by inspecting ingredient samples and packaging.
• Assist the quality assurance team with sending out ingredient samples for new approvals, customer concerns, and quarterly testing.
• Assist quality assurance manager with root cause analysis and corrective actions associated with customer and supplier complaints and internal non-conformances.
• Work in concert with formulations and production scheduler to rework QA hold product, maintaining accurate inventory records. This involves consistent communication between QA, formulations, and the production scheduler.
• Work in concert with the quality assurance manager, accounting team, and warehouse team to dispose of non-conforming ingredients and finished products.
• Monitor and maintain pest control records.

• Fluency in written and spoken English required
• High school diploma required
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Food Science, Chemistry or related field preferred
• Three to five (3-5) years experience in a lab, quality or production environment
• Knowledge of quality programs and good manufacturing practices
• Understanding of manufacturing production line process and testing procedures
• HACCP certification
• PCQI certification
• Previous leadership experience preferred

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Excel
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as a team
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and pressure
• Able to self-manage and take direction well
• Promote a positive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged

• Regularly required to move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, and stand.
• Frequently required to walk and climb ladders.

• Regularly exposed to work near moving parts/equipment.
• Regularly exposed to moderate to severe noise levels.
• Intermittently exposed to outdoor/uncontrolled weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing process.

Note:

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.