Quality Assurance Tech Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Quality Assurance Tech to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines;
- Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items;
- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area;
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices;
- Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner;
- Involvement in product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance and calibration and lab sanitation;
- Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately;
- Performs other duties as assigned;
- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes;
- Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area;
- Perform of microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required;
- Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements.
Requirements:
- Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually the entire shift. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally including overhead;
- Must be able to work in a wet environment. Exposure to chemicals. May have exposure to eggs, strawberries, milk products and nuts;
- 1 year related experience required;
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks);
- Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred;
- High school diploma or equivalent required;
- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred;
- Has the ability to flavor milk based, sugar based, and caffeine based products;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Be able to effectively work in a team environment;
- Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.