Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift

SUMMARY Perform standardized tests to ensure product complies with company, customer, and government specifications and requirements by performing assigned duties. In general, assist the QA department to ensure all quality and Food Safety & Food Quality related programs and procedures are met. WHAT YOU'LL DO Monitors production lines to ensure the product is within specification and all critical control points and critical quality points are met. If deviation occurs, a corrective action must be taken. Check all can codes prior to production, during production, and after any code change. Verify all scales prior to startup with certified weights and record data. Print and pass out production schedules. Check and change freezer and cooler charts at the beginning of each production week. Perform daily cutting of product ran on the previous day along with product cutting report. Perform daily GMP checks and document any findings on the Daily GMP Checklist. Verify incoming raw material trucks. Review daily lab paperwork and report any deviations. Gather and organize daily production paperwork for review by the Quality Assurance Manager. Review daily packaging activity recap papers with final grade, holds, and disposition of product and quantity. Complete all sample requests. Prepare first production samples for customers. Verify labels, inkjet on top of cans (best by), print on trays, and shrink wrap when needed. Learn and troubleshoot lab equipment and instruments as required. Perform all sanitation, food safety, and food quality inspections prior to startup of each production day. Assist the Process Technician with fill/net weights and assist when necessary. Assist with any heat penetration tests being performed by the thermal process authority. Assist R&D with new production sampling and testing. Log correct and accurate data for all testing done on production runs. Use Microsoft Office and enter data into software such as Deacom and MES/CDC. Maintain and file all records according to company policy. Work with management to ensure accurate information is documented in the production of the products and assist with Food Safety and quality-related issues. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures on safety, GMPs, and SQF. Follow Standard Operating Procedures for guidelines and specific procedures. Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the QA Manager or Quality System Manager. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Ability to make decisions. Ability to work with managerial, clerical, production, and maintenance personnel. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence legibly. Must be able to speak and read English. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Ability to understand and carry out instructions with little direction. Must have computer skills. Must carry out Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure a safe and clean work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr