Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician - Morning Shift
About us

Rancher's Legacy is a small meat processing facility just north of St. Paul. We have been a company since 2010 and continue to grow each year.

We are looking for a morning shift QA Tech (4:30am-1:30pm shift).

Responsibility of Quality Assurance Technician

·Performs pre-operational inspection after sanitation has completed cleaning and before production can start. Work with the sanitation team and/or production to make sure any equipment that is deemed not acceptable during the pre-operational inspection is cleaned prior to the start of production.

Assist with overseeing employee training and development of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

· Verify food quality and food safety through quality checks, auditing, and reporting. This includes SQF, HACCP, GMP, and daily forms.

· Perform periodic product and process quality checks to ensure material is not defective or damaged and that material is appropriate to customer specifications.

· Perform visual quality check of packaged and finished product to ensure that they are packaged according to specification.

· Sample and test incoming ingredients and packaging supplies based on specifications.

· Assist in the review of Certificate of Analysis (COA) testing for inbound raw materials.

· Maintain accurate records and results for Quality Assurance

· Use lab equipment to perform quality tests (fat analyzer, leak test).

· Conduct audits of finished products on production lines.

· Communicate effectively with Operator regarding any issues related to packaging seals, codes, weights, and packaging integrity.

· Communicate effectively with Operations Supervisor and/or Line Operator on quality issues.

· Dispose of off quality, improper product and materials in designated areas.

· Provide excellent communication to the QA Director for the determination of dispositions and corrective action follow up.

· Conduct line inspections for cleanliness.

· Collect all samples and retains needed for customers and microbiological samples.

· Ensure raw materials and finished products are stored properly.

· Willingness to work overtime when asked.

· Help production pack, box, and label finished product when needed.

· Ability to maintain a positive and productive relationship with co-workers.

· Willingness to work as a team member and help out where needed to ensure maximum process efficiency.

· Provide back up to QA Director (if HACCP certified) for reviewing HACCP paperwork.

· Maintain a clean and organized work area

· Perform all other duties deemed necessary, or required by the QA Director.

Skills

· Clear communication skills (oral and written)

· Basic Math Skills

· Ability to work independently or with a team.

· Ability to handle several tasks concurrently

· Ability to follow documented procedures and standards

· Ability to work well with a wide variety of people.

· Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience and Education

· Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent

· 2 years of job related experience

· Food industry experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Everyone wears a masks in the production area and QA lab. Temperatures are taken of all employees before they can start work.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location