Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd shift

Quality Assurance TechnicianPay Range: $18.40 +.45 Shift differentialPRIMARY PURPOSE:Responsible for ensuring that all food quality processes align with the company's compliance with food safety standardsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES :Provide production support in all aspects of the Dole quality processDo quality checks including bag seal, oxygen level, proportions, bag weight, raw materials Check equipment to verify accuracyMaintain reports and system log entriesComplete food safety checks to meet all critical control pointsPlace and remove "Hold" statuses as required for raw, in-process, and finished goodsReceive and inspect raw (such as vegetables) to make sure they are aligned with the company policy and procedure.Support Master pack rework as neededAny and all other duties assigned by your supervisorsCheck, master pack check, and finished goods checkREQUIRED EDUCATION AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.REQUIRED SKILLS, CAPABILITIES, EXPERIENCE:Previous experience in a food processing facility is required.Completion of the FSQA Technician competency exam or demonstrated external FSQA experience is required.Good oral communication skills are required.Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment is essential.Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.Must also maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with coworkers, and understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.Flexibility is necessary to work any shift based on workload demands.SAFETY/GMP REQUIREMENTS:Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in accordance with company policyFollow company safety rules, report workplace hazards or injuries immediately, and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:Must be prepared to work a variety of shifts and fulfill overtime requirements as necessary, including some weekends.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Employees are required to wear approved footwear and protective equipment.Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. unassisted for up to one-third of the workday and 6 lbs. overhead as job demands dictate.Constant standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Plant FloorEEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.