Quality Assurance Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Perform individual or group projects assigned by the QA Manager.
• Collect samples of ingredients, perform quality checks during production and assist with production records.
• Inspect incoming and out-going trucks according to shipping and receiving program.
• Perform quality checks on incoming raw materials, packaging components, finished products and labels on a timely basis.
• Generate Certificate of Analysis.
• Document and interpret lab results, compare to internal specification or vendor/customer specification to ensure product quality is within acceptance.
• Discuss and report food safety concerns to related personnel for further action.
• Maintain lab equipment calibration schedule and inventory of lab supplies.
• Administer samples sent to outside laboratories and potential customers.
• Ensure all customer required testing is performed.
• Follow schedule for environmental monitoring testing program.
• Report any process errors, product failures, or deviations.
• Follow through with operations regarding production issues and quality concerns.
• Stop production if needed and communicate information to all management and QA Manager for follow-up actions.
• Maintain all relevant reports, non-compliance report investigations and conduct monthly Management meetings to communicate follow-up procedures.
• Conduct employee training and maintain records.
• Implement, manage, and maintain food safety related programs (BRC, HACCP, SOP, Allergen etc.).

• 5-7 years’ experience in food manufacturing, processing & distribution.
• Understanding in maintaining food safety related documents and knowledge in GFSI standards.
• High attention to detail, strong computer and excel knowledge.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environments.
• Strong verbal communication skills, presentation skills and technical writing skills.
• Capable of occasionally lifting 25–50 lbs.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Willing to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Knowledge in performing analytical tests such as pH, brix, HPLC and refractometer tests.
• Bachelor's degree, in Food Science or similar; or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Previous quality experience.
• PCQI and HACCP certification preferred.