Quality Assurance Technician 1st Shift

GoMacro Quality Assurance TechnicianWhy join the GoMacro team? We're a company that is driven by a unique core ideology we call The GoMacro Way, which is based upon authenticity, generosity, and compassion for people and the planet. We operate with integrity, we create with passion, and we conduct ourselves with humility. We seek growth-minded people who are inspired by challenges, encouraged by camaraderie, and excited about being leaders at every level. Become part of a team where everyone is heard, valued, and empowered to influence positive change in their local and global community.Join us as we make the world better, one bite at a time!Position Description:Ensure safe food through quality assurance practices and quality control testing. In coordination with the Quality Lead, assists with food safety procedures, enforcement, and solving quality and food safety related issues. On-the-job training available for all new hires to acquire the necessary skills and competencies.Primary Responsibilities:Laboratory Testing: Perform daily laboratory procedures on incoming ingredients and finished product, which encompasses water activity, moisture content, pH, aerobic plate counts, yeast/mold counts, gluten levels, texture analysis, and sensory analysisKeep accurate and up to date documentation with hard copies and computer entries. Analyze results and report any non-conformancesGood Manufacturing Practices (GMPs): Monitor and enforce the FDA regulated policies for GMP's to provide a product that is safe for human consumptionDocument hourly GMP checks and correct any non-conformancesQuality Control: Monitor and enforce quality policies for production and sanitationPerform hourly checks on bar lengths and pressure testsPerform production audits throughout the shiftConduct product change / startup label checks to ensure that the correct labels are being usedForeign Material: Document and keep up to date records of any foreign materials found in ingredients and finished productsAssist in investigating origin of foreign materialOther responsibilities: Other duties as warranted by senior managementAuthority:This position is responsible for monitoring GMPs amongst all employeesThis includes providing corrective action and coaching wherever it is neededExpenses:Director of Food Safety, Quality Assurance and R&D, Quality & Sanitation Manager, and/or Quality Supervisor will approve and expense any needed goods for the LaboratoryProvision to Cover:Quality Technician, Quality Coordinator, and Quality SupervisorRequirements:Skills Required:Proficient communication / interpersonal skills with the ability to teach, coach, and deliver results.Previous experience in a lab setting in preferred but not requiredAbility to understand, gather information, analyze the information & then report the results to management.Need good time management skills to balance everyday workload with additional assignments/projectsEducation & Experience:High School Diploma or GEDPrevious experience in a lab setting in preferred but not requiredOn-the-job training available for all new hires to acquire the necessary skills and competencies.Travel Required:No travel is required with this position.