Quality Assurance Technician 3rd Shift $27.52/hr HIRING NOW!

Job Description

Job Description

Monitor’s and audits production processes to ensure that all products leaving the plant meet internal and external quality standards. This is a 2nd Shift position - 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

• Read and interpret product specifications.
• Ensure that product is in compliance with specifications.
• Monitor production processes and product attributes and communicate any deviation from specifications.
• Perform laboratory analysis on raw materials and finished products as per work instructions.
• Place on “HOLD” non-conforming product, document status and communicate this information to the production supervisors and TQ. Management.
• Perform secondary evaluations on all non-conforming product, document product status and communicate results to TQ. Manager.
• Monitor the production areas for Good Manufacturing Practices compliance.
• Perform shelf-life test on finished products, record results and inform TQ. Management of deviations.
• Assist in special projects and ensure that accurate data is collected and recorded.
• Responsible for compliance to the applicable requirements of ISO 9002 Standards.
• Complete reports accurately and neatly. Ensure that reports can be easily retrieved.
• Handle work equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and destruction of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma, GED or equivalent required. Preferred Associate’s Degree in Baking, Food Science, Chemistry, Quality Technology or related field. Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment required, food manufacturing preferred. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Reliable, Responsible, with initiative to take the next level; Committed
• Quality Systems experience preferred
• Knowledge in HACCP and Food Safety Programs preferred.
• Basic computer literacy, Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills

Our Full Benefits Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Paid, shoe allowances, Vacation Pay and 7 Paid Holidays. Employees also benefit from an employee discount program on products.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

At Mission, we believe that good food can take you places. From our humble beginnings as a small tortilla factory in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles to becoming a global brand recognized worldwide, we’ve always strived to help you explore the endless possibilities of tortillas and tortilla chips.

Since 1977, Mission® has been creating fresh, authentic Mexican food products you can find in your local grocery store including Guerrero, Maseca and Calidad to name a few. Mission®, a subsidiary of Gruma Corporation, is the #1 tortilla company in the U.S. and manufactures a variety of authentic Mexican products. As we’ve grown, we’ve made sure to always put an emphasis on authentic flavors, while providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together.

Company Description

At Mission, we believe that good food can take you places. From our humble beginnings as a small tortilla factory in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles to becoming a global brand recognized worldwide, we’ve always strived to help you explore the endless possibilities of tortillas and tortilla chips.\r\n\r\nSince 1977, Mission® has been creating fresh, authentic Mexican food products you can find in your local grocery store including Guerrero, Maseca and Calidad to name a few. Mission®, a subsidiary of Gruma Corporation, is the #1 tortilla company in the U.S. and manufactures a variety of authentic Mexican products. As we’ve grown, we’ve made sure to always put an emphasis on authentic flavors, while providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together.