What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Formica Freitag Bakery?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards. This position involves conducting quality audits, inspections, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. The Quality Assurance Technician will work closely with various departments to uphold quality systems.
Duties
- Support without hesitation General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense Initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1
- Monitor finished product which includes a review for completeness, label check, weight check, visual inspection of final product, verify all product is being produced according to specifications at all times and report any concern to production supervision. Control the product quality as it is an absolute priority.
- Monitor all processing areas for food safety conditions.
- Must have complete knowledge of GMP's and must notify the Supervisor if anything is not in compliance with GMP's or Product Specification.
- Responsible for monitoring continuously GMP compliance for all Employees, Contractors, Vendors or Visitors.
- Monitor the mixing process area for the bread and roll lines and monitor lot traceability of ingredients.
- Check temperatures of sensitive raw materials upon receiving.
- Maintain proper calibration of product testing equipment. (thermometers and hand scales)
- May be required to place on hold any questionable product.
- Collect retention samples and maintain product retention for consumer complaints and process control as per specifications.
- Maintain ongoing temperature logs for various raw materials, freezers and finished product.
- Audit conditions of docks, freezers, staging areas and trailers.
- Work closely with production team to complete a Food Safety Incident Report if an incident occurs.
- Assist in monthly facility audits as required and assist with document control, in the review of quality documents.
- Perform all special requests as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
Requirements
- Proven experience in quality assurance (3 years) or a related field, with a strong understanding of quality control processes.
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required. College and/or trade school education is preferred.
- Basic math skills
- Must be able to follow written SOP's/work instructions.
- Previous experience in food or pharmaceutical, preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Must be able to respond to verbal and written instructions.
Work Environment
Work requires some physical strain such as long periods of standing and walking in the production facility. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs overhead. Ability to work around moving machines in production area. Protective clothing such as uniform, gloves and slip resistant shoes may be required. Very hot conditions in certain areas of the production facility during the summer seasons.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.60 - $21.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22