What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Nor-Am Cold Storage?
General job description is as follows but is not limited to the following. Duties may change at the discretion of your
direct supervisor or management :
- Holds safety in high regard, follows all safety rules for equipment and general operations. Takes responsibility for
their own safety by acting in a safe manner at all times. Takes responsibility for the safety of co-workers by
calling out unsafe behavior on the spot.
Ensures all employees in the facility are properly trained and all plans are updated and maintained.
production procedures including but not limited to CCP, QCP, Quality and Production Records.
changes to USDA policy and keeps company informed of changes to relevant legislation and codes of practice.
Subscribes to relative scientific and technical publications and pursues continuing education in the field of Food
Safety.
requirements. Maintains and updates all product label approvals. Reviews and files all QC, HACCP and BRC
paperwork to ensure CCP limits were met and any deviations were handled properly. Complete necessary daily
paperwork accurately and legibly.
a thorough and accurate investigation. Will look for and identify trends that may indicate product problems.
process through conversion to commercial production and distribution or where a change to ingredients, process,
or packaging occurs that may impact food safety.
manner.
staff.
manager / supervisor.
Summary of Experience and Education
High school education or GED required, previous experience with sanitation, production, food safety, HACCP and BRC are preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Employee must have the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, to twist, bend and climb regularly. Must be able to work in a wide range of temperatures (-10 F to 45 F). All employees must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, including reading, comprehending and completing basic checklists, forms and other related documents. Successful candidates will be able to identify and resolve problems quickly and balance team and individual responsibilities. Must be consistently at work and on time.
