quality assurance technician.

Pay Rate:
$16-16.50/hr.

Purpose:

• Provide guidance in safety, quality and technical excellence
• Enable and maintain a culture of quality awareness and compliance in the plant
• Assure all internal and external sampling requirements are executed and delivered to meet site and company requirements
• Track, report and review for accuracy and completeness

Job Responsibilities:

• Tests and processes all raw materials, intermediates and finished goods samples in a timely manner.
• Performs QA floor audits, analysis, etc.
• Documents test results as required by the company's quality control testing procedures.
• Evaluates test results and communicating deviations from the product specifications to the QA Supervisor and operators.
• Collects samples: raw materials, intermediates and finished goods to submit for microbial testing and evaluation at contract labs.
• Data entry into various systems and spreadsheets for QA program reporting.
• Enters test data and releases products into system. Segregates and marks any non-conforming product identified while performing line verifications or product evaluation.
• Completes all necessary reporting and recordkeeping on product samples released and perform data entry for Statistical Process Control of production in a timely manner.
• Completes Certificates of Analysis as required.
• Performs daily equipment calibration.
• Performs established analytical tests on specified raw ingredients and certify for use in production.
• Assists in training new QA Laboratory technicians in physical baking and analytical testing procedures as well as inspection audit requirements.
• Completes established shelf life tests of product samples as required.
• Maintains cleanliness on line and 5S standards.
• Equipment and work areas must be kept organized, clean and sanitary throughout the shift.
• Supports product safety, quality and legality.
• Supports, and comply with all quality management systems, continuous improvement programs, food safety, employee safety, preventative maintenance programs and legality.
• Supports and complies with GMPs.
• Participates in initiatives.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.