Quality Technician

Description:

1st shift 5:30-2pm

OR

2nd shift 1pm-10pm.

responsible for adhering, implementing, monitoring, verifying, validating, and writing procedures and processes that fall under the compliance umbrellas of SQF, HACCP, GMP, Food Safety & Quality in all areas of USDA/FDA labeling, manufacturing, warehousing. This position if Monday-Friday with some weekends as needed.

Responsibilities:

Maintain, organize and assist with updating all SQF and HACCP documentation. Documentation will be compliant with current regulations pertaining to SQF, USDA, HACCP, FDA, SSOP’s and GMP’s.

Have the knowledge or ability to learn and understand SQF regulations (Safe Quality Food) per industry standards.

Administer environmental swab test per sanitary standard operating procedures.

Understand and practice hold and release policies and procedures in the event there is a question regarding suitability of an ingredient or finished product.

Help maintain records and tasks to ensure compliance with all governing standards.

Ensures daily pre-operational and operational inspections have been completed.

Utilize various organoleptic, chemical, physical and visual techniques to evaluate raw materials and finished products.

Assist with compliance of quality checks for quarterly, semi-annual and annual 3rd party audits.

Ability to recognize and address nuance deviations.

Attention to detail is a key element of this position.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

quality assurance, gmp, food safety, biology, chemistry

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledgeable in SQF, USDA/FDA regulations, GMP's, Food Safety, HACCP & SSOPs is preferred.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Good communication and organizational skills.

Experience Level:

Entry Level