QA Technician II

POSITION SPECIFICS

Reports To: Quality Assurance Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly
ROLE

SUMMARY:
Assist with tasks related to quality of finished products, raw ingredients and packaging materials. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety practices are followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Collect measurements, test and report results on various components to ensure they fall within specification ranges.
Ensure that sandwiches are being built to specification.
Conduct in line audits/product assessments for specification compliance on food products.
Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues and document corrective actions.
Ensure GMPs are being followed.
Assess facility for sanitary compliance.
Collect weights and measurements of finished good products.
Ensure package integrity and accuracy.
Follow the HACCP Plan to ensure food safety.
Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues and document corrective actions.
Assist with training incoming QA technicians.
Demonstrate ability to perform pre-operational inspection and ATP swabs.
Assist in pilot runs and data collection as needed.
Ensure package integrity and accuracy.
Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma, or equivalent, and 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Bachelor’s Degree in scientific field preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
HACCP certification preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to use iPad/tablet.
Ability to operate standard lab equipment.
Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Be detailed and organized.
Problem solving skills.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs),
Knowledge of Food Safety fundamentals is desirable.
Strong attention to detail; data and sample collection, accuracy in paperwork.
Good decision making and reasoning skills.
Ability to interpret regulations and product specifications.
Ability to interact with all levels of organization.

REQUIRED TRAINING
This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required
on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.

Benefits:

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.

• Company Paid Medical Insurance
• Associate Bonus Programs
• Family & Friends Referral Bonuses
• DailyPay – Access Earned Pay Sooner
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent scholarship opportunities
• Educational Tuition Assistance

1st shift - 5:30am - 2:00pm