SUMMARY
The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician I will conduct analytical and attribute testing on food products to assure compliance to specifications, identify and resolve non conformances, and reinforce compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices. They will support the Food Safety Plan by performing verification checks on preventive controls to achieve safe and wholesome products with consistently best quality
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED required
Associates degree preferred
3 years of experience in foodservice and/or manufacturing environment strongly desired
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English with peers, other departments, and management
Moderate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Good handwriting and documentation skills
Basic understanding of food safety and quality procedures
Ability to learn new tasks and testing
Moderate mathematical skills
Must be able to work additional hours or mandatory overtime with little or no notice due to unforeseen circumstances for production
Must display a professional and courteous behavior at all times
Must be a self-starter and independent
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure food production areas follow food safety and regulatory requirements
Understand all production processes
Understand and perform calibration and analytical testing, including but not limited to scales, balances, pH meter, thermometers, stopwatch, Bostwick, refractometer to ensure accurate measurement of the process
Communicate non-compliances to supervisor and lead (production and quality)
Understand and perform receiving procedures and pre-operational inspections
Perform bakery manufacturing procedure observation
Conduct verification checks with labels, metal detector, and finished product specifications
Perform changeover checks and release equipment after allergen production
Understand and perform tasks in the hold procedure. Demonstrate how to secure and hold items when required
Support compliance to SQF and customer quality requirements
Understands and reinforces compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Conduct equipment and environmental swabs as required
Performs other duties assigned as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIE
None
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Determining timeframe: Never = 0 hours daily; Occasionally = 3 hours daily; Frequently = 3-6 hours daily; Constantly > 6 hours daily
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Be able to stand for at least an eight to twelve (8-12) hour period.
Be able to lift, carry, handle and grasp at least 35 lbs (Constantly).
Be able to lift, carry, handle and grasp at least 50 lbs (Occasionally).
Be able to work in a fast-paced environment that involves repetitive movement.
Be able to push and pull a wheeled cart to move items weighing up to 100 lbs.
Be able to walk up and down stairs/steps (occasionally)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high and will include, but not be limited to, production machinery, computers, printers, telephones, and normal communication. Hearing protection will be required for all in plant activities.
Associates working certain line positions are required to adhere to the rotation schedule and move from position to position performing different task on a regular basis.
Must be willing to work under various temperatures ranging from typical 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Fathers Table is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation/gender identity, place of national origin and other categories protected by law are not factors in employment, promotion, compensation or working conditions.
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