Automotive Technician

Description:

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician has the primary responsibility for protecting the food by conducting food safety and quality sampling, testing, and documentation to meet all regulatory, customer and Pures Foods requirements.

The QA Technician is responsible for conducting food safety and quality assurance procedures to ensure Pures Food Specialties, LLC is in compliance with best practices for food safety and quality. The QA Technician reports to the QA Manager.

• Responsible for meeting all applicable food regulations (international, national, state, and local)

• Responsible for sampling, testing, and documentation of the procedures, records, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

• Works to maintain the safety, legality and quality of each food and the processes used in their manufacture.

• Responsible for meeting and exceeding customer requirements

• Works to reduce customer/consumer complaints for foods manufactured on site

• Reports food safety and quality issues to their supervisor

• Authorized to hold product based on food safety or quality non-conformance

• Participates in daily food evaluation to identify possible defects

• Participates in physical bakery inspections on a weekly basis on each area (pest control, operational methods, maintenance for food safety, sanitation, personnel practices, etc.)

• Selects food items for analysis at specified stages in the production process for evaluating compliance to specification

• Able to use the following instrumentation/measuring devices

o Thermometers

o Metal detectors

o X-ray devices

o Calculators

o Scales

o Gauges

o Calipers

o Rulers

o Moisture analyzers

o Ovens

• Responsible for assuring materials are received from approved suppliers and conducts raw material supplier performance monitoring

• Participates in the Environmental Monitoring Programs (i.e., collecting swab samples, using the ATP system)

• Able to print finished food case labels (as appropriate to the bakery or kitchen)

• Ensures appropriate communication of food safety/QA issues with Production Supervisors and QA Technicians at shift change

• Other duties may be assigned, and QA Technician is expected to effectively manage and execute changes

PREFERRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

• Effective work ethic and good communications skills

• High School Diploma, some college science courses or experience in the food industry

• Training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points)

• Training in a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard such as BRC or SQF

• Good writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills

• Experience in computers including spreadsheets

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to climb, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.

• Use a computer keyboard and monitor more than 25% of total work time.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, and extreme cold.

• The noise level in the work environment is often moderate to loud.

• Ability to work different shifts and weekend

This job description should not be viewed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities related to your position. Your position will necessitate performing duties and tasks that are not outlined herein. There are no guarantees as to the nature and scope of the work performed by this position. The company retains the right to change an employee’s position or job description at any time.

Benefits:

· Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision

· 401k Plan

· Short term disability available

· Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave

· Hours: 3:00 pm to 11:00pm 

EEO Statement

Pure’s is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.

Compensation details: 20-24 Hourly Wage

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