We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician that demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work well independently and on a team.  This role is critical in ensuring products meet quality and food safety standards prior to release.  This is a hands-on position that assist with inspections, document review, calibrations, testing, and other activities to maintain our food safety and quality programs. The QA technician will support a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you are dedicated to quality and want to gain hands-on experience, then this is a great opportunity to start or continue your career in a Quality Assurance role. Responsibilities This list is not all inclusive, other duties assigned as necessary by management.   + Perform inspections and verification checks throughout the production process to ensure adherence to quality standards and established procedures. Report any deviations or non-conformances. + Review production documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with protocols, specifications, and regulations. + Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements. + Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF System. + Work with other departments to implement procedure changes due to corrective or preventive actions issued to resolve deviations due to equipment breakdown, processing deviations, material specifications and consumer complaints. + Perform bake-off and analytical tests on finished products. Ensure products meet all quality specifications before release. Document visual inspection and test results. + Identify and document non-conformances during production and sanitation processes and report findings to area supervisor. Initiate corrective actions or preventative measures as needed. + Calibrate inspection, measuring and testing equipment on a routine basis. Maintain calibration records. + Assist with internal audits and external inspections as needed. Provide documentation and address any findings. + Assist in investigating deviations and consumer complaints. + Maintain organized files and records for quality system documentation, SOPs, test methods, validations, etc. + Maintain clean and orderly workspaces. Health & Safety + Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers. Requirements Education and/ or Experience + High School Diploma (associate degree is a plus) + At least 1 year of relevant quality assurance experience, preferably in food manufacturing. + Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts. + Experience with regulatory (Kosher, Organic, RSPO, Non-GMO, Gluten Free) concepts preferred. + Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook. Communication and Analytical Skills: + Strong oral and written communication skills. + Ability to apply mathematical application to practical situations. + Must be organized, detail oriented, possess good troubleshooting skills, and be able to prioritize required work. + Ability to critically think in a fast paced and stressful environment. Other Skills and Physical Demands + Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with minimal supervision. + Ability to work with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting safely. + Ability to interact professionally with honesty and respect towards everybody. Powered by JazzHR