What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift - QA Technician I position at Winona Foods?
Job Details:
- Full-time
- 2nd shift (1:00pm-9:00pm, Monday through Friday)
- $23.00 per hour (including attendance incentive)
- Growth opportunities to level II and III
- Department: Quality Assurance
- Job Location: 1552 Lineville Road, Green Bay, WI 54313
- Full Benefits
- Family-Owned Company with a work/life balance
Summary:
A QA Technician I is responsible for conducting day-to-day testing, analysis, inspections and reporting needed for successful operation and manufacturing food products.
Job Duties:
The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Follow Winona Food Safety policies and procedures.
- Follow and enforce GMPs and Personal Hygiene policies
- Perform Test & Measuring Equipment calibrations and verifications.
- Conduct finished product testing per established procedures.
- Conduct label verification of finished product.
- Inbound inspections – inspect, sample, and record and make sure there is a COA or it needs to be on hold. required
- Conduct allergen testing and verification activities
- Conduct inspections – glass/brittle plastic, band aid/ear plug, metal detector, sanitation, and GMP.
- Maintain accurate logs, data entry, and filing records for all holds, foreign materials, non-conforming materials, lab results, inspections, etc.
- Conduct post-cleaning and pre-operational sanitation inspections, including swabbing the site and documenting results.
- Follow the environmental monitoring program and perform all swabbing according to the plan and document all corrective action taken.
- Conduct inspections – glass/brittle plastic, band aid/ear plug, metal detector, and GMP.
- Follow Hold & Release procedures – placing product on hold, conducting pre-shipment review, releasing items from soft hold.
- Assist with troubleshooting issues with the in-process tests.
- Review batch records and digital chart recorders, verify temp and time.
- Complete proficiency lab testing.
- Report all major issues and non-conformances to management.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Experience working in cheese processing or food manufacturing preferred. Experience may be in QA, Machine Operator, or similar work experience
- Solid knowledge of quality control principles, practices, and standards.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with different departments.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, Hygiene and HACCP.
- Technical competence in using various testing equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver around machines
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates subject to a pre-employment background check.
Salary : $23