Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description for QA Technician

The QA Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. Key responsibilities include:

Performing quality inspections, documenting results, and lab testing of incoming and outgoing production.
Assisting in corrective actions, preparing for audits, and aiding in the training of new technicians.
Backing up the QA & Label Coordinator Technician and Production Worker II as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all plant safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Food Safety rules and regulations.
• Perform and document results of lab testing including inspection of incoming glass.
• Perform quality checks on production lines for finished product and verify that the finished goods information, temperatures, and weights and sample of product are within specification and defect guidelines.
• Use various lab equipment to perform specified inspection procedures on product in production.
• Inspect, test, and document results on incoming supplies and ingredients, verifying they are within specification.
• Swabbing for cleanliness or allergens when needed.
• Be present for any rework off the line or hold rework to ensure inspection is being done properly.
• Work closely with production employees, bottling supervisors, quality supervisor, and manager to resolve problems.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Associate degree in business field preferred.
• 2 years of Quality background required.
• 4 years' experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending, and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packing environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/descend.
• Ability to pull, push, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs., 50 lbs. with assistance.