Quality Assurance Technician I

Quality Assurance SpecialistAssist with implementing and supporting company standards to ensure quality specifications for packaging, raw ingredients, and finished products are met and food safety of manufactured products is upheld. Monitor and sample quality control plans and process control procedures to ensure production of finished product is to standard.Essential FunctionsPerform daily QA walk-throughs; verify GMPs are followed in the facility and set example by practicing correct GMP procedures at all timesMonitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to GMPsPerform pre-operational inspections, monitoring for food safety and qualityInitiate and complete the hold process for non-conforming product, raw materials, and other materials as required; follow up and complete disposition when determinedVerify batch formulas and product labels ensuring activities are complete and meet specificationsMonitor and verify CCPs/preventive controls as requiredPerform equipment calibration as assignedPerform basic analytical testingPerform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to third-party lab as requiredPerform environmental and finished product testing for allergensCollect finished product samplesCollect and record temperature readingsIdentify and report food safety issues and assist in conducting investigations into food safety issues, foreign material findings, and customer complaintsReview production records for completion and compliance with good documentation practicesExecute and maintain the document and photo retention processServe as a resource to production employees for product quality, food safety, and regulatory issuesAttend shift change meetings to ensure information and any issues are communicated across shiftsSupport food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured productsPerform other job-related duties as assignedQualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)Associate's/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceBasic knowledge of general food safety programs and policies including government regulationsHACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certifiedBasic analytical testing knowledgeBasic ability to use instruments/equipment vital to completing duties (e.g., scales, thermometers, metal detectors, calculators, gauges, calipers, rulers, ovens)Ability to read and understand plant SOPs, work instructions, GMPs, and safety instructionsOperational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applicationsBasic problem-solving abilityAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work varied shifts as requiredCalifornia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Washington and New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $19.30 to $21.72 per hour. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your hourly wages, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, quarterly bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.