QA Technician

Seeking a QA Technician for a food manufacturing company in Beloit, WI

1st and 2nd shift availability
Pay $21.50 - $22.00/hr

Job Summary
The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for performing various routine laboratory operations in a quality assurance setting
Duties usually consist of making measurements and performing several routine quantitative and qualitative biological or chemical analytical tests according to standard procedures.

Essential Job Duties

• Monitors the production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods to maintain product consistency and comply with established specifications, including color, moisture, pH, weight, size, etc

• Evaluate all finished products for moisture, ingredient content, breakage, color, package fill, raw and finished weights, seal integrity, code date legibility, and overall product quality.

• Accurately performs and documents all testing
Testing may include Inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, and products produced by outside suppliers
Utilizes testing equipment for validation and/ or calibration.

• Communicates all out-of-compliance situations and product standards to production employees and Production/QA Supervisors.

• Practices and adheres to safety and hygiene guidelines for safe housekeeping and personal protection
Keeps all work areas clean, stores laboratory supplies in designated areas, and keeps benches and aisles clear
Strictly adheres to safety procedures when handling chemicals for testing
Follows instructions for safe lifting

• Executes the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan included in the SQF Program at the front line level.

• Monitors the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan effectiveness and conformance with SQF system requirements

• Identifies, investigates, and/or determines whether out-of-compliance finished product should be placed on hold.

• Coordinates disposition and/or rework with leadership approval.

• Monitors raw materials storage area locations and complete shift tailings
Notifies appropriate personnel of any abnormal findings.

• Monitors metal detection validation & verification.

• Audits allergen maintenance repair sheets and operator forms.

• Conducts pre-op inspections of processing, packaging, and mixing equipment after product changeovers and/or before weekly production start-up as a cross-functional team.

• Performs plant sanitation verifications to ensure allergen-free and clean equipment
If applicable, you may participate in Kleanz or the respective program.

• Mandatory overtime is required.

• May perform other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to pass basic math skills test.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in word processing (Microsoft Word) and Excel.

• Problem-solving skills along with the ability to influence other business units.

• Ability to use quality assessment tools which may include calipers and scales.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required; a minimum of 1 year of food manufacturing production/QA experience is preferred.

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