QA Technician I

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for our QA Deprtament.

• Inspect the set-up of all packing lines and grinders at the beginning of the day, verifying the readings and recording the results
• Verify, inspect and record all grinder/dump executions and packing line changes during the course of a day
• Perform quality checks (roast color, % moisture, grind analysis, dust content, weights, etc.) of product soon after a grinder/packing line has undergone an item change
• Document results of quality checks
• Identify and segregate nonconforming goods for proper disposition and notify QA Supervisor or Lead QA Technician
• Visually inspect returned goods delivered by warehouse and, if necessary, perform analysis on goods and record results
• Determine disposition of returned goods
• Receive and analyze certain customer complaints
• Retrieve production samples (after deemed acceptable) of each blend and forward to Cupping Lab for sensory analysis
• Log blend change samples and quality issues for ISO purposes
• Ensure physical blend "target" samples are properly maintained and updated
• Perform general daily housekeeping in work area to maintain a quality/safe working environment
• Collect, organize and set up product samples for sensory cupping

• Computer Skills including Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sound Math skills e.g. Percent Calculations, averages, means, Standard deviation etc.
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Proven reliability and responsibility