Quality Assurance Technician I - 2nd shift 6:00pm- 2:30am

Essential Functions

• Perform Inspections including Pre-Operative and Food Safety – document and communicate results.
• Perform Daily Operating Inspections as needed to assure compliance with GMP’s and USDA requirements.
• Perform Magnet and Metal Detector Record Checks inform Supervisor of deficiencies.
• Conduct ATP swab tests – Daily and Weekly Line Swabs.
• Calibrate Lab Scale, pH meter, salt analyzer.
• Conduct Organic start-up tests including assurance that documentation of no unauthorized cleaner was used, line was triple rinsed and pH 7 on line.
• Daily review of previous days HACCP records.
• Change thermometer recorder charts as needed.
• Perform Quality Audits – including Quality systems, production scales and salt analyzers, document and communicate findings.
• Preform In-bound checks and check COA’s to assure they meet requirements.
• Keep stock of Laboratory and Production supplies as directed.
• Liaison with USDA.
• Distribute weekly Code Date Sheets on a timely basis.
• Report and Follow-Up on Food Safety and Food Quality concerns.
• Perform Pizza Line Coverage checks.
• Notifies Supervisor of all down times.
• Follows and enforces all Food Safety PPE/GMP requirements and reports any concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Food experience

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to interact and to manage conflict in stressful situations while maintaining composure and perspective.
• The ability to identify, define, and solve problems.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results.
• A sense of accountability for results.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain a professional working relationship with employees.
• Ability to read and understand formula sheets.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial truck. The employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands or finger to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds