Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician will execute the Quality Monitoring Scheme routines across all manufacturing processes, including batching, processing, filling, and packaging. This role involves physical and chemical testing of raw batches, finished products, and any other testing as defined by the Quality Monitoring Scheme. The technician will conduct postproduction testing, including microbiological testing on quarantine samples, and execute pre-operation routines, including sanitation approval for equipment and environment, and compliance against product change-over requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute CIP validation utilizing allergen swabs.
• Coordinate collection and storage of finished product samples during manufacturing operation.
• Execute hold routines including creating events for nonconforming ingredients, packaging material, raw batches, and finished products.
• Execute review and approval of food safety and quality records created throughout shift.
• Execute verification routines for Pre-Requisite records and Programs.
• Contribute towards root cause analysis and customer complaint investigations.
• Contribute towards maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.
• Scan and file records as needed.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping of FSQ Lab area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Ability to document, describe and interpret records and documented specifications.
• Ability to enforce company procedures and policies.
• Ability to document inspection findings legibly and with accuracy.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Food Science, Food Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a QA function within food or beverage manufacturing industry preferred.
• Work experience and training in HACCP preferred.

Work Environment

The position is based in a lab environment. The work schedule includes shifts from 2pm to 10pm and from 10pm to 6:30am, with a shift differential provided. The workweek is from Sunday to Thursday or Friday.