Quality Assurance Technician - Day Shift

The Quality Assurance Technician conducts physical product inspection of raw ingredients, work in progress and finished products in support of manufacturing and Operations. Additionally, the technician provides feedback of product checks to Operations for decision-making purposes. This Position requires a general knowledge of quality assurance. This position is to ensure the best quality products.Support without hesitation General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense Initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1Monitor finished product which includes review for completeness, label check, weight check, and visual inspection of final product and verify all product is being produced according to specification at all times and report any concern to production supervision. Control the product quality as it is an absolute priorityMonitor all processing areas for food safety conditionsConfirm all metal detectors are performing properly at all timesMust have complete knowledge of GMP’s and must notify Supervisor if anything is not in compliance with GMP’s or Product SpecificationResponsible for monitoring continuously GMP compliance for all Employees, Contractors, Vendors or VisitorsMonitor the mixing process area for the bread and roll lines and monitor Lot traceability of ingredientsCheck temperature of sensitive raw materials upon receiving.Maintain proper calibration of product testing equipment (thermometers and hand scales)May be required to place on hold any questionable productCollect retention samples and maintain product retention for consumer complaints and process control as per specificationsCross over and walk the process together with the relieving shift QA Technician at the end of the shiftCheck and record flour-sifting tailings one time per shift.Maintain ongoing Temperature Logs for various raw materials, freezers and finished product.Audit conditions of docks, freezers, staging areas and of trailersWork closely with production team to complete a Food Safety Incident Report if an incident occursAssist in a Monthly Facility Audit as required and assist with document control, in the review of quality documentsPerform all special requests as assigned by the Quality Assurance ManagerHigh School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. College and/or trade school education is preferred.Basic math skillsMust be able to follow written SOP’s/work instructionsPrevious experience in food or pharmaceutical, preferredAbility to write simple correspondenceMust be able to respond to verbal and written instructionsWork EnvironmentWork requires some physical strain such as long periods of standing and walking in the production facility. Working around moving machines in production area. Protective clothing such as uniform, gloves and slip resistant shoes may be required. Very hot conditions in certain areas during the summer seasons. #J-18808-Ljbffr 151-Food