Quality Technician- 3rd Shift
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Position Overview

This position reports to the FSQ Supervisor and is responsible for execution of Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) routines in manufacturing of aseptic food and beverage products.


Shift/Schedule: 

3rd Shift: 10:00PM - 6:30AM

Full Benefits Package

401k Match


Job Responsibilities

  • Execute Quality Monitoring Scheme routines across all manufacturing processes, including batching, processing, filling, and packaging.
  • Execute physical and chemical testing of raw batches, finished products and any other testing as defined by the Quality Monitoring Scheme.
  • Execute postproduction testing, including Microbiological testing on quarantine samples.
  • Execute pre-operation routines, which includes sanitation approval for equipment and environment, and compliance against product change-over requirements.
  • 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.
  • Provide contribution towards root cause analysis and customer complaint investigations.
  • Provide contribution towards maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.
  • Scan/file records as needed.
  • Maintain organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping of FSQ Lab area.
  • Other duties, as assigned by management.


Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to communicate effectively 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to wet and varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, allergens including tree nuts, soy, tree nuts, coconut and milk and milk by-products, and fumes from food processing equipment.