What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Golden State Foods?
Overview
JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of technical food product tests, process checks, and audits to ensure compliance with company, process, and product quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university
Experience:
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
- Food safety concepts and techniques (J)
- Food chemistry (J)
- Food microbiology (J)
- Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
- HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)
- Food processing equipment (B)
- Food testing concepts and techniques (B)
- PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)
Skill and ability to:
- Work independently
- Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
- Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
- Perform a variety of food safety tests
- Work in a laboratory environment
- Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
- Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Not applicable.
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
- Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability
- Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
- Domestic and international regulatory compliance
- Teamwork within the department and across departments
- Project/assignment standards
- Customer satisfaction
- Safety standards and procedures: food
- Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures
