Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Food Technician – Night Shift (6:00 pm – 6:30 am) Summary Monitors all quality assurance/food safety activities and makes recommendations and carries out corrections for improving Quality departmental functions. Knowledge of food quality standards and procedures is vital and good attention to detail, strong communication skills & logical thinking. Tests and inspects products at various stages of the production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Perform related duties and provide support to the Quality Assurance Management. Achieve quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer‑service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements; implementing change. Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Perform tests at specified stages in the production process, and test products for a variety of qualities such as temperature, defects, code dates, etc.; record results, review records, and report for accuracy and completion. Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. Complete special projects assigned, work with the project team; help resolve problems by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps. Quality analysis of incoming dry goods for production; verification of specifications before startup and throughout production processes; problem solving on quality issues with production and other teams; documentation of key metrics for data analysis; maintenance of calibration and logs of all laboratory instruments; preparation of laboratory equipment and solutions; direct communication with operators and production personnel; general analysis and sampling of production samples; collection of retention samples on a shift‑by‑shift basis. Qualifications 1 year + experience in a Quality Assurance or food safety role within a manufacturing facility. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply mathematical operations and concepts to solving quality process–related problems. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and energized equipment. The noise level in the work environment varies depending on tasks. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr