Quality Assurance Technician - Food Safety

Come join our growing team!! Zeigler Bros. Inc. is an established manufacturer of high-end specialty feeds for the aquaculture, pet, and bio-medical research industries. We are currently seeking to fill the role of QA Technician. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring the production processes to assure all Quality and Food Safety program standards are met and take appropriate actions to prevent the production and shipment of non-conforming products. This position reports to the QA Supervisor and works closely with Production, Nutrition, and other operational units performing the designated functions in the assigned area which will include but not be limited to the responsibilities below:

• Implement and monitor procedures in accordance with the company’s quality and food safety programs.
• Maintain current surveillance over all raw materials, products, and manufacturing parameters to verify that ingredients and products meet standards. Determine accept/reject status and take appropriate action.
• Perform chemical and physical testing as required to assure compliance with the above.
• Coordinate assays of products and ingredients with independent labs per QA protocols.
• Verify assay reports (COAs) against standards and report out of spec (OoS) findings.
• Maintain QA and associated records (computer and paper files) in an organized manner to facilitate accurate and timely retrieval of information as needed. Generate reports as needed. Generate reports as needed.
• Retrieve samples to test as directed by Quality Supervisor for complaints or other special projects.
• Implement, monitor, and perform tests, paperwork, and procedures in accordance with contract, toll manufacturing, and registration programs.
• Investigate of Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs) and recommend disposition to Qa Supervisor or Nutrition personnel.
• Assist the QA Supervisor with an investigation of customer complaints for documentation on Customer Satisfaction Opportunity (CSO) forms.
• Assist in gathering and prepping samples specified for particular orders that require QA testing as directed by the QA Supervisor.
• Assist and maintain Encironmental monitoring schedule and swab collection.
• Assist the Food Safety Manager with the cleaning and maintenance of bulk bag nets.
• Weekly scale checks and reporting of any deviations to the Food Safety Manager.
• Maintaining and rotating Quality sample trailers.

Must be able to read and write the English language. Must possess excellent computer skills including, Word, Outlook, and Excel. Highly proficient in Excel. Strong organizational skills and detail oriented. Must be able to stand, walk, climb, reach, and lift at least 55 pounds. Must pass a job related pre-employment physical and drug screening Educational Requirements:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read and write English language

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:

• Good organizational skills, proficiency in Word and Excel with the ability to clearly communicate and interact with people are required.
• Effective communication skills, oral and written.
• Effective organizational skills

Supervisory Responsibility: – No supervisory responsibility EOE

DIRECT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

This position is eligible for $.80 shift differential on top of hourly base wage. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zeigler Bros, Inc