What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician 1st Shift position at Fresh Express?
1st Shift 6:00am - 5:00pm
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for monitoring and auditing all production processes, documenting findings hourly at start up and end of run/shift.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform hourly, start up and end of run/shift HACCP verifications on all wash lines, Organic or Conventional
- Perform hourly, start up and end of run/shift product evaluations in all production areas, Organic or Conventional
- Perform hourly, start up and end of run/shift HACCP verifications on Metal detectors on all production lines, Organic or Conventional
- Verify package integrity by performing seal checks
- Verify bags/trays weight checks
- Verify bags/trays code date and lot information is accurate and legible
- Collect shelf-life samples from each production run
- Document all HACCP deviations on appropriate forms
- Monitor and document GMP violations within facility
- Notify supervisor of any quality defects present or non-conforming products throughout the processes
- Assist QA management with Foreign Material inspections as needed
- Assist QA management with sample tests as needed
- Train in all areas available for assigned shift
- Perform other duties as assigned by QA management
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous quality experience preferred
- Must have a desire to achieve excellence in customer satisfaction, process, product quality, and reliability.
- Must be detail-oriented with respect to documentation and communication.
- Flexible and open to change
- Self-motivated and result oriented
- Positive team player
- Must be able to lift 35lbs using approved lifting techniques
- Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time in cold, wet environments
Other Information:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
