Quality Assurance Technician I

Summary:

Quality Assurance Technician – level I is responsible for ensuring safe, quality product by conducting in-process inspections and evaluating finished product. This position will monitor the manufacturing process by verifying materials/product/packaging, perform GMP and sanitation audits, and other duties as needed to support plant operations. This is a Swing Shift position with hours from approximately 2:45pm to 11:30pm. 

Pay Rate:

• A Swing Shift differential of $1.00 per hour will be added to the hourly pay rate of $20.00.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct start-up verification of production lines to ensure correct usage of materials and packaging.
• Conduct frequent audits of production lines, inspecting finished product, packaging, and code dates.
• Audit RedZone to ensure that metal detector/x-ray and weight checks are occurring at the required frequency.
• Review packaging paperwork for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Teach new PFL and temporary employees on quality standards by product type for in process product and finished good inspections.
• Assist and monitor cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Place non-conforming product on quality hold.
• Issue labels to production.
• Data entry.

Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of cGMPs, Allergen Control, and HACCP is highly preferred.
• Strong communications skills (both orally and written).
• Must have excellent attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Demonstration of strong work ethics (punctual, dependable)
• This position requires flexibility of schedule and ability to adapt to change.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED is required; college degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a production facility, preferably with packaging and quality assurance background but not required.

Reporting Relationships:

The Quality Assurance Technician I reports directly to the Quality Assurance Lead.