Food Quality Assurance Technician

Job Overview

This is an hourly position that reports to the Quality Manager. As a Quality Control Technician, you will perform hands-on routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process and finished products using various testing devices and procedures to maintain product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials for conformance to company standards.
• Perform analytical tests on samples, using standard methods of analysis specific to the raw material or finished product as per established procedures.
• Conduct various QC tests (Titratable Acidity, Total Salt, Viscosity, Moisture, pH, metal detector etc.) as per protocol, document results & ensure specs compliance.
• Perform equipment calibrations (pH meter, weighing scale, thermometer, viscometer etc.).
• Perform periodic weight monitoring, alert production on any non-compliance for prompt adjustment.
• Perform hourly product leak detection tests or whenever necessary to ensure compliance.
• Perform bulk raw material testing, ensure specs conformance, and document results.
• Determine & document required corrections on in-process products as per analysis results.
• Confirm compliance to all other specifications including labeling, packaging, code dating & other customer specific requirements.
• Prepare flavors as per pick list required for daily production.
• Issue batch formula for daily production & ensure previous day's formula are retrieved.
• Promptly report unfavorable results if batch adjustment or if any corrective action does not resolve issues and provide input in problem Root Cause analysis & development.

Requirements

• Required: Degree in Technical background in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc. or equivalent work experience.
• Competence in math & analytical calculations.
• Good organization skills and detailed reporting skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing environment an advantage.