Quality Assurance Technician-Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The QA Operator is responsible for all aspects of one or more specific Quality Inspection/Monitoring Areas, as well as GMP, food safety, and security enforcement. Responsible for verification of compliance with food safety policies and procedures.

Shift:

Monday-Friday 8 am-530pm

Essential Functions:

Milk Receiving

• Paperwork
• Sampling
• Temperature Check
• Butter Fat Testing
• Acidity Testing
• PH Testing
• Organoleptic Evaluation

Ingredient / Kettle check and release

• Paperwork
• Temperature Check
• Salt Testing
• Brix Testing
• PH Testing
• Viscosity Testing
• RS View Kettle Release
• Organoleptic Evaluation

Filler Operations

• Paperwork
• Temperature Check
• Metal Detector Verification
• X-ray Verification
• Seal Testing
• Code Check
• Weight Check
• Retain sample collection

Packing Operations

• Paperwork
• Temperature Check
• Code Check
• Labeling Check
• Packaging Evaluation
• Organoleptic Evaluation

Micro & Lab Testing

• Sample collection of water and Listeria
• Plating and Incubation for all Micro Samples, including:
• o Milko Eggs,o Shelf life, o Environmental
• Pre-Operation check
• Paperwork
• ATP Swabbing
• Allergen Swabbing
• Magnet Check
• Cooler Check
• Sanitizer concentration

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Traits:

• Ability to effectively communicate with associates, leads, supervisors, and production management.
• Detail- and Team-oriented.
• Must be willing to work extended shifts.
• Ability to comprehend science-based material.
• Ability to comprehend high school-level math, specifically algebra.

Decision-making: Responsible for deciding if an item should be placed on hold and using decision-making skills to conclude if the in-process product is within specification and can be pumped.Supervisory Responsibilities: Must instruct all employees on any GMP and food safety violations.Equipment Used: Various lab equipment; Kettle enabling system.

Physical Demands Duration
Standing: Majority of shift
Noise typical of a production environment: Entire shift
Climbing to a height of 8 ft. Daily
Working in hot/cold temperatures Entire shift

Work Location: In person