Quality Assurance Tech

Purpose of the Position Responsible for performing QA activities that ensure consistent food safety and product quality of all North Freeze Dry Pet Foods products produced. Inspects products within the production facility to ensure high quality and compliance with company standards and procedures. Responsibilities & Essential Functions Perform quality testing on in-process samples and lot/load samples. Perform food safety, quality, and misc. testing on samples. Perform calibration and maintenance activities for analytical instrumentation and equipment. Complete daily check samples on North Freeze Dry computer programs. Maintain a clean environment for lab and lab instrumentation/equipment. Keep inventory of testing supplies and notify QA Manager when we need to reorder. Generate COA’s for all outbound orders. Email COAs to the customer QA department. Review internal lab results for compliance to specifications. Conduct and document audits. Work alongside all manufacturing and quality teams to ensure compliance with North Freeze Dry and customer requirements. Perform QA activities that ensure consistent Food Safety/Quality problems that arise during shift and develop appropriate solutions and corrective/preventative actions. Assist in the implementation of internal quality documentation including product specifications, QA procedures, etc. Support and adhere to the Company’s Safety Program. Quality Technician Specific Tasks & Responsibilities Provide guidance to plant operators regarding standard operating procedures related to quality, sanitation, and safety. Release raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products from hold status when materials meet quality standards and specifications. Inspect raw material, in-process, and finished product retention samples. Assist with quality project management as it relates to product testing, product specifications, process improvement and audits. Assist operators in quality determination as needed. Other Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times. Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged. Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product. Follow proper food safety, quality and workspace safety procedures and requirements. Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in basis, as necessary. Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Coursework in Food Safety or related field preferred. 1 Year experience as a Quality Technician; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for an extended period. Demonstrated problem solving experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Excel and Work. Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables. Ability to establish and meet deadlines. Self-motivated with ability to allow constructive feedback to grow in position. Excellent interpersonal skills and team player mentality. Ability to thrive, adapt and accommodate to change in a fast-paced environment. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including employees, child(ren), spouse and family coverage. Ancillary benefits include Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage. 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4%. Paid Time Off accruing on your first day and Paid Personal Days. 7 Company Paid Holidays. Work Environment & Physical Demands This job operates within a plant manufacturing environment. The employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for a food manufacturing plant with a moderate to loud noise level. The role routinely uses machinery equipment, forklifts, computers, as well as laboratory instrumentation and equipment. The employee may be required to stand for extended periods, use hands or fingers to reach or handle, walk, climb and balance. Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds is required. All vision abilities are required to encompass close‑up work. The employee may be exposed to machinery, airborne particles including grain dust and hazardous materials or fumes, requiring the use of PPE. Adverse weather conditions, extreme temperature changes, high precarious places and confined spaces may occur. Noise level may require hearing protection. About The Company North Freeze Dry, LLC headquartered in Fargo, ND, is a U.S.-based co‑manufacturer that produces freeze‑dried companion animal food and treats. The Company’s freeze‑drying facility in Little Falls, MN is one of the industry’s largest and most fully integrated freeze‑drying co‑manufacturing facilities. North Freeze Dry, LLC is a joint venture between Anchor Ingredients Co., LLC, a leading supplier of premium ingredients for the food and pet food industries, and Barrett Petfood Innovations, a rapidly expanding co‑manufacturer of premium pet foods. Disclaimer This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check. North Freeze Dry reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. North Freeze Dry is an at‑will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. 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