QA Technician

Primary Location Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America About Solina Solina is a fast‑growing business with 5,000 employees worldwide. We design customised savoury solutions for clients in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we produce food that is delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient. Solina USA is a proud part of the Solina Group, specialising in the creation of custom seasonings and sauces for Quick Service Restaurants, Fast Casual, Casual Dining and food manufacturers. Summary of Position Supports the needs of the Quality Assurance department while interfacing with production and receiving/shipping departments to ensure that products are safe, wholesome and meet quality standards. Essential Functions Collect and file production paperwork for QA department auditing purposes. Sample finished products to assure compliance with customer specifications. Sample inbound raw materials in a statistically significant manner. Conduct metal detector verification checks on production lines. Calibration of thermometers. Record temperatures of outbound loads. Gather composite samples when necessary. Prepare samples for shipments to customers. Manage sample submission to outside labs. Cross‑train with lab personnel to perform lab testing duties when required. Perform self‑quality audits within the plant. Support IMS/Scan4Ship labeling/hold/lot/BOL standards and processes. Other projects as needed by area supervisor and/or manager. Required Skills, Education, and Experience Any combination of education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge will be considered. Typical qualifications include: High School diploma or GED required. Ability to complete required applicable forms in English; requires ability to read and write in English. Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of quality and/or lab experience in the food industry. Supervisory Responsibility No supervisory responsibility. Travel Requirements None. Working Conditions Exposure to wet conditions. Regular use of hands, fingers, and arms; reaching, pulling, and turning. Prolonged standing or sitting; occasional walking. Ability to move/drag/lift up to 60 lbs frozen raw materials; move/drag 100-150 plastic totes. Continuously exposed to temperatures ranging from 10°F to 85°F. Special Requirements Successful reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening. Equal Opportunity Employer Solina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, or any other protected class. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll‑free View phone number on click.appcast.io. We welcome talent of all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr