Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Monday-Friday (with potential weekend work) - 1st shift

Job Description:
Legendary is launching a new project and is seeking a flexible and detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional. This role requires schedule flexibility, as candidates may be assigned to 1st shift one day and 2nd shift the next based on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections of materials, products, and paperwork to verify compliance with specifications.
• Create and maintain accurate and complete records of work performed. 
• Perform lab tests and seal test.
• Perform line clearance inspections, lot clearances, and 1st piece inspections.
• Notify Production Supervisors, and Quality Supervisors promptly when non-conformances are identified.
• Perform quality checks for foreign material with the verification of mesh screens, detectors, etc.
• Verify and perform specified quality test on random finished cases such as count verification, label conformity, seal conformity, lot code and expiration verification, etc. on pallets for shipping to customers. 
• Assists in the development of quality control specifications and procedures. 
• Promote a strong quality culture and serve as a resource.
• Complete all compliance training (e.g., sexual harassment, workplace violence, active shooter) and department focused training.
• Adhere to all company policies, industry standards, and food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP).   
• Use of visual, auditory or special protective equipment (e.g., hairnet, beard net (if applicable), and gloves)
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance. 
• Ensure production areas are clean, sanitized, and organized, adhering to food safety.
• Identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices. 
• All other duties are based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, twisting, reaching and grasping with both hands.
• Ability to continuously lift up to 15lbs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and quality data systems.
• Bilingual (e.g., English/Spanish) is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels. 
• Maintain company attendance standards.
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., weekends and holidays)
• Bilingual is highly desirable. 
• CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) certification.
• HACCP certification.
• SQF experience.
• Experience with 3rd-party audits.

Education/Experience:  

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience. 
• Minimum of 2 years of quality assurance experience in a regulated food or dietary supplement manufacturing environment.