What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician-1 position at Teasdale Latin Foods?
QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN I – LOUISVILLE, KY - 3rd SHIFT (11p - 7a)
Overview
Performs standardized tests to ensure product complies with company, customer, and government specifications and requirements by performing assigned duties. In general, to assist the QA department to ensure all quality and Food Safety & Food Quality related programs and procedures are met.
What You'll Do
WHY TEASDALE?:
Overview
Performs standardized tests to ensure product complies with company, customer, and government specifications and requirements by performing assigned duties. In general, to assist the QA department to ensure all quality and Food Safety & Food Quality related programs and procedures are met.
What You'll Do
- Monitors production lines to ensure the product is within specification and all critical control points and critical quality points are met. If deviation occurs, a corrective action must be taken.
- Check all product codes prior to production, during production, and after any code change.
- Verify all scales prior to startup with certified weights and record data.
- Print and pass out quality production paperwork.
- Assist in daily sifter tailing inspections and escalate findings when needed.
- Lead a product sensory review twice a shift with production for currently running products.
- Review daily lab paperwork and report any deviations.
- Gather and organize daily production paperwork for review.
- Perform daily review of packaging activity papers for holds and quality. Disposition of product accordingly and subsequent positive release via online program.
- Complete all sample requests.
- Prepare first production samples for review. Verify labels for lot code dates and allergens.
- Ability and willingness to learn and troubleshoot lab equipment/instruments.
- Performs internal audits under the guidance of QA lead or Supervisor.
- Perform all sanitation, food safety, and food quality inspections prior to startup of each production day.
- Works with production when there are quality issues. And lead root cause investigations.
- Collect and retain samples of daily production and store them for future reference.
- Verify metal detectors and checkweighers daily.
- Inspect line equipment before start-up and after cleaning/maintenance. Complete appropriate forms and tags.
- Assist R&D with new production sampling and testing.
- Responsible for logging correct and accurate data for all testing done on production runs.
- Proficient with computers and has the ability to use Microsoft Office and enter data into software such as DeaCom.
- Maintain and file all records according to company policy.
- Work with management to ensure accurate information is being documented in the production of the products and assist with Food Safety and Quality-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures on safety, GMPs, and SQF.
- For guidelines and specific procedures on how to perform tasks, refer to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ability to maintain open communication via 2 way radios with production and other quality personnel.
- Assists in leading a team of 1 to 2 Quality Technicians 1 with the guidance of a QA Lead or Supervisor.
- Other duties as needed & assigned by the QA Supervisor and/or QA Manager.
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- 1 years of quality assurance experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment
- Ability to work with managerial, clerical, production, and maintenance personnel.
- Ability to make decisions.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence legibly.
- Must be able to speak and read English.
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions with little direction.
- Must have computer skills.
- Must carry out “Good Manufacturing Practices” to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
WHY TEASDALE?:
- Day One - Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Day One Accrual of Sick Time
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days
- Career Growth Opportunities and Professional Development
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