Quality Assurance Technician (8-10 hours)

Job Description

Job Description

QA Technician - 1ST Shift 3AM - 11:30AM assist and help the Quality Assurance Manager in implementing the company's quality programs and maintain quality records in a food-manufacturing environment. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible to report any food safety or quality issue to supervisor or upper management with the ability to initiate action.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform process and plant audits
• Maintain quality records
• Perform required analysis
• Maintain lab in a cleaned and organized condition
• Interact with Sanitation, Sales, Warehouse, Distribution and Production personnel to meet company's requirements and specifications
• Inspect incoming materials and ingredients for manufacturing
• Assist in solving customer service requests
• Supervise GMP's and personnel personal habits and hygiene
• Able to lift 50 pounds or more and weigh ingredients in the DIP Room

Education and/or Experience:

• 2+ years in a food manufacturing environment in a technical capacity a plus
• Completed Food Safety training
• Technical degree a plus

Skills and abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and follow directions with little or no supervision
• Ability to do multiple tasks simultaneously
• Bi-lingual (Spanish-English)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Basic computer skills in Excel, Word and other as required
• Knowledge on GMP's requirements
• Lab testing moisture, salt, pH and other testing requirements
• Knowledge of Statistic Process Control
• Sanitation inspections and audits
• FDA, USDA and County health regulations

\nCompany Description

La Canasta Mexican Food Products, LLC. is dedicated to ensuring a drug-free workplace and promoting equal opportunities for all. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe environment, all candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug screening. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Company Description

La Canasta Mexican Food Products, LLC. is dedicated to ensuring a drug-free workplace and promoting equal opportunities for all. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe environment, all candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug screening. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.