The QA Technician performs a wide variety of quality control testing. This includes routine observations and monitoring of receiving, manufacturing and processing activities to assure that products are manufactured and processed in compliance with internal and external customer specifications that meet applicable regulatory compliance.  

Minimum Requirements

Two-year degree or certificate in food science or related subject preferred, High school diploma or equivalent required. One or more years previous Quality Assurance or other related experience in the Food processing facility preferred.  

Additional desired skills and qualifications:  

Knowledge of FDA GMP’s and understanding of HACCP principles  Familiarity with modern food manufacturing processes and food safety systems  

Key Accountabilities

Performs physical, analytical and microbial testing as well as sensory evaluation, as per QA manual and procedures.  Perform process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehousing functions of the company.  Performs environmental testing using sterile technique.  Coordinates with the sanitation department for execution of the environmental testing program.  Communicates with QA management, Production, and Sanitation personnel on test results and observations made during the sanitation process.  Assists the line technicians as required.  Assists in the Sample Retain Program.  Prepares production line QA Stations and calibrates equipment for processing as needed.  Generates departmental reports and consolidate QA audit reports.  Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, and effectively communicating when there are deviations from standards or processes  Assist in training employees on food safety, company processes and FDA Good Manufacturing Practices  Maintain accurate and organized records of QA activities and USDA pre shipment records.  Must have understanding of company and customer specifications and ensure proper documentation.  Employee shall also be trained but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, CCP and Safety.  Attends all department and company required trainings.  

Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities
 

Coordinates on sampling and testing requirements of raw materials and finished products. Conduct sampling as required.  Conducts sanitation audits and performs pre-op inspection.  Implements Environmental Monitoring Program.  Verifies that raw materials and finished products meet set specifications.  Conduct all monitoring activities to assure finished products comply with food safety and quality specifications.  Reports to QA management on test results and if any result deviation  Reports all safety, quality issues and deviations to management.  Comply with all Plant, State, Federal, OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and SQF guidelines and regulations for food safety, quality and employee safety.  Follow Good Manufacturing Practices requirements to ensure food safety, safe work practices.  

Required Skills, Knowledge or abilities:  

Knowledge of food safety principles  Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment  High level of organizational skills  Basic math skills  Attention to detail  Data entry and interpretation, database maintenance.  Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.)  Good written and verbal communication skills/fluent reading and writing skills in English

Wage & Benefits

Starting rate is $17.50/hr.

Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including 401K with company match, paid vacations and holidays, health care and vision with low premiums and deductibles, educational assistance and reimbursement and more.

We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business. 

About Fresh Mark, Inc.

For over 100 years, Fresh Mark has been a leading supplier of bacon, ham, hot dogs and deli meats for the grocery and food service industries. Our customers have come to rely on the quality, safety and consistency of our Sugardale and Superior’s brand meats.

From around the corner to across the globe, we make products people love to eat. We’ve grown from our roots in Northeast Ohio as a regional provider to a nationwide supplier. Our employees are constantly striving for excellence and looking for ways to elevate everything we do. After all, feeding families is a great responsibility.

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status.

Fresh Mark is a drug free workplace.

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