Quality Assurance Technician

Role Description

Quality Assurance Technician will manage all aspects of the quality lab and provide day-to-day plant support. They will be responsible for aiding in overseeing day to day operations, teammate behavior, and safety and quality of products produced at MUSH.

This is a day shift position working Sunday - Wednesday (5am - 5pm).

Specific Responsibilities:

- Manage day-to-day execution of all quality lab functions including Water Activity, review of SOPs and  control and release procedures

- Assist production team in cleaning verification, inspections, pre-op release, ATP/Allergen swabbing, chemical concentration, and control of SSOPs

- Perform post HPP TTS, site security/ perimeter and Incoming/Outgoing truck inspections

- Maintain lab inventory and assist in reordering of supplies

- Assist in managing production paperwork accuracy and inventory control procedures

- Lead in maintaining and organizing production retains, preparing samples for 3rd party lab testing

- Perform safety and quality line inspections, motivating and maintaining teammates to comply with all GMPs and responsibilities

- Maintain discipline and recommend corrective actions with teammates for GMPs

- Lead by example, create value, and establish a functional working framework

Tactical Requirements:

- 1-2 years of relevant work or school experience in food manufacturing or lab testing preferred.

- Driven to motivate a food safety and quality culture

- Self starter, with a desire to learn, grow, and evolve as a professional

- Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment. Impeccable attention to detail

- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

- A beginner’s mind and dedication to continuous improvement

Physical and Work Related Requirements:

- Standing and walking for long periods of time

- Bending and lifting up to 50 LB

- Ability to handle allergens including peanuts and treenuts