Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance TechnicianThe Quality Assurance Technician performs duties to assure quality product by conducting in-process inspections and evaluating finished product.Primary Responsibilities:Identifies raw and cooked material condition by collecting material samples, conducting inspections and physical tests of materialsIdentifies in-process product condition by collecting samples during production process, conducting in-process inspections and physical testsDetermines disposition of finished product by collecting, classifying, analyzing and interpreting production and quality data; judging product acceptability in comparison to specificationsDocuments finished product status by recording and summarizing raw material, in-process and finished product inspection, and physical test dataMaintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulationsContributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned and neededActively participates in food safety programs that ensure the safety of ingredients and finished productsAttends training sessions as needed to maintain compliance and regulatory knowledgePerforms other duties as assignedRequirements:High school graduate or equivalentAble to effectively speak, read and write English; bilingual in Spanish a plusProficient with basic math skillsProficient in computer applications including Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of general safety practicesKnowledge of GMP, HACCP and USDA regulations a plusWorking knowledge of Adage a plusMust be reliable and punctualAble to work overtime and weekends as neededPhysical Requirements:Able to lift on average 25lbs daily, 15-20% of dayAble to climb in excess of 3-15 feet, dailyAble to tolerate extreme temperatures 60-70% of timeTraining Period:Minimum one year meeting all above requirements; up to three years.*This is a union position and comes with benefits provided by the union, upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Benefits include: medical, vision and dental as well as 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of employment.