Quality Assurance Technician

Overview

The Quality Assurance Technician performs a variety of quality control tests/inspections at various stages of the process to ensure products are manufactured to conform with all customer and company food safety and quality specifications.

Job Responsibilities

- Enter results of product evaluations and production checks into the computer database, using Microsoft Excel; analyze the data using charts, graphs and statistics, report trends to the QA Supervisor;

- Publish reports based on the production data and non-compliance to specifications or standards;

- Collect ingredient samples for analysis, conduct tests, initial and file raw material COA’s and report any results out of specification;

- Conduct laboratory tests using equipment (but not limited to) weigh scales, measurement tools, pH meters, moisture analyzer, yeast gassing test, product scoring evaluations;

- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment;

- Perform line process audits for conformance to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP);

- Conduct process audits and line checks to ensure the manufacturing process is conforming to customer specifications;

- Examine and document line inspections for compliance to standard operating procedures;

- Sample product, learn how to prepare samples and conduct bake tests of products, and report a finished product evaluation;

- Verify production sheets are complete and accurate; review, coach, train staff as needed.

- Assist in training production employees on properly conducting tests or product sampling;

- Place non-conforming product on QA Hold; Oversee Hold product to ensure proper disposition is adhered to:

- Conduct Hazard Analysis Critical Control line verifications;

- Participate in plant self-inspections auditing Good Manufacturing Practices;

- Perform daily flour tailings check;

- Perform weekly scale and thermometer calibration checks;

- Continuously strives to improve processes to eliminate waste;

- Leads and contributes to the efforts of Continuous Improvement Teams;

- Share with relevant staff daily shift recaps, communicate opportunities for improvement or observations

- Perform other required tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

- High School Diploma required;

- Preferred 2-year degree in laboratory science, food technology or related field experience in food quality assurance role(s);

- Demonstrated knowledge of statistics, SPC fundamentals and laboratory skills;

- Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, Food Safety, SQF requirement;

- Solid computer proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;

- Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills;

- Ability to function and contribute in a team environment;

- Bakery or other food industry training is a plus;

- R egular and predictable attendance.