What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician 1 position at King's Hawaiian?
Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!
The Quality Assurance Technician I is an entry level QA Technician position working under the direct supervision of the Quality Assurance Supervisor. The critical technical functions of the position are to perform routine QA functions as assigned by the QA Supervisor, and act a liaison between departments such as manufacturing, engineering, etc.- Perform routine food safety and quality assurance functions.
- Perform verification audits for food safety & pre-requisite programs.
- Perform laboratory tests for raw materials and finished products, which include Moisture, pH/TTA, Brix, Colors, Texture, Sensory, etc.
- Conduct product sensory evaluation.
- Initiate quality holds.
- Assist the SQF Practitioner to verify SQF certification compliance and to prepare for certification audit, which include registries audit, food security evaluation, SQF training, etc.
- Assist with investigations related to food safety and quality issues.
- Report issues/non-conformances and investigation results to the QA Supervisor/Shift Lead/QA Technologists.
- Participate in departmental and cross-functional continuous improvement projects.
- Train operations personnel on food safety and quality programs.
- Perform CCP verifications.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.
Skills/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- College experience is a plus.
- At least 1 year of experience in food / beverage manufacturing (FDA or USDA), bakery experience is highly preferred.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE)
- Developing verbal and written communication skills; bilingual in English / Spanish is a plus.
- Developing knowledge working with teams and project work.
- Developing critical thinking skills.
- Working understanding with computers: MS Excel / Word / Outlook.
- Able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to consistently demonstrate King’s values of excellence, dignity, saying it like it is in a way that can be heard, and curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Manufacturing only)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and walk short distances in a manufacturing setting.
King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.
King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.
