Quality Assurance Technician

Job Summary The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that production produces consistent‑quality, safe products. Essential Job Functions Collects hourly samples of product and finished goods. Filling, total, breakdown of weights, and organoleptic properties of finished goods. Check key activity types and monitor high‑risk processing areas during bulk liquid receiving, holding, staging, and mixing to prevent food tampering, and report findings to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. Monitors and reviews quality, food safety, and production line paperwork for accuracy and completion. Maintains standard operating procedures and all quality manuals in an organized fashion, files policy, procedure, and process control paperwork, and ensures compliance with the company’s documentation control policy. Performs periodic checks on critical control points, such as the X‑ray machines, during production runs to ensure proper operation for foreign material detection. Identifies issues such as contamination risks and stops production or takes corrective actions when products deviate from specifications. Performs periodic checks on finished products’ weight, temperature, and packaging date codes. Performs daily inspection of production areas, equipment, and food containers for cleanliness. Inspects and records the X‑ray rejected products. Conducts Good Manufacturing Practices audits; any findings are added to the corrective action log. Reports any foreign material, unsanitary condition, or pest control issue to the Quality Supervisor/Manager. Monitors and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) throughout the production facility. Inspects incoming ingredients for food safety issues. Coordinates with production to troubleshoot quality issues. Documents incidents related to food quality, food safety, and non‑compliance to initiate further investigation. Food Safety Responsibilities All employees must immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues observed with their supervisor. Reinforces the use of GMP, SOP, and SSOP procedures throughout the facility. Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices and pre‑requisite programs. Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferably trained and certified in preventive controls and the Food Modernization Act (FSMA). Proficiency in Good Manufacturing Practices. Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment. At least one year of experience in quality control or Quality Assurance in a food‑related processing environment. Ability to speak and write effectively. High school diploma, equivalent, or higher. Physical Requirements Occasionally lift 10–20 lbs. Must be able to work in a loud environment with appropriate hearing protection. Ability to walk through production areas. Exposure to temperature changes. Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception. Supervisor QA Lead Schedule Must be available for any shift. FLSA Status Non‑Exempt Job Type Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr Jessie-Lord-Baker