What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Technician I position at Allen Harim Foods, LLC?
Summary
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting with product quality evaluation program, product quality complaint system and vendor (food and packaging) files. Assist in various quality and food safety initiatives as directed/needed. Support Product Development initiatives related to development of new products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Vision, Mission, and Values of the Organization.
- Implementation and record keeping of HACCP Programs, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Pest Control, Good Manufacturing Practices, Foreign Material Control, Plant Sanitation, Chemical Control, Product Quality Assurance, FSQA Customer Complaints
- Assist Employee Training of FSQA Programs, Policies and Procedures
- Assist in Independent FSQA Audit Program – GMP/Food Safety & SQF Audits
- Assist in implementation of the QA Program – Quality Management, supplier quality conformance and customer compliant process.
- Provide assistance when necessary for product evaluations and supplier/customer interactions with other staff members
- Perform quality checks to ensure food quality, food safety and performance standards of food, packaging and operating products.
- Audit manufacturing and distributor facilities for quality and food safety systems; attend initial production of products.
- Develop internal product specifications.
- Support Supply Management with supplier related opportunities
- Support development of new product, processes and procedures.
- All other related duties as assigned.
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Note for level:
- Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
- Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
- Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.
- Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills.
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma or GED or two years of equivalent work experience
- Must possess basic analytical, oral and written skills
- SQF, GMP, HAACP: 2 years
Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner that is consistent with the essential job functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
List the supervisory responsibilities the position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have the ability to enter all areas of the plant and offices.
- Must be able to communicate with all level of employees as well as outside vendors and government agencies.
- Must be able to use hands, wrist and fingers
- Must be able to lift at least 40lbs on a regular basis
- Will be standing for long periods at a time
Work Environment
Work environment is predominantly wet and exposed to a variety of odors as well as presenting with hot and cold temperatures. Safety protection is provided.
