JOB DESCRIPTION: Quality Assurance (Q.A.) Technician
LOCATION: Manhattan, KS
REPORTS TO: Director of Quality
CATEGORY: Hourly
MINIMUM SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / RESPONSIBILITIES
- 1-year experience in food manufacturing or a related field in Quality Inspection
- Ability to troubleshoot food manufacturing issues that impact:
- Food Safety
- Food Quality
- Food Legality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
- Ability to work with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and apply customer product standards to the production process
- Skilled in using basic laboratory equipment such as:
- pH meter
- Refractometer
- Densitometer
- Total Solids unit
- Viscometer
by following detailed laboratory procedures
- Experience with can double seam inspection equipment
- Experience with bottle cap inspection equipment
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately complete quality analysis documentation
- Ability to multi-task in a high-energy, fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods (10+ hour shifts)
- Strong communication skills to address non-conformance issues with production management and staff
- Ability to contribute effectively in cross-functional teams formed to address facility issues
PREFERRED SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
- Experience performing quality functions in a food manufacturing environment
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) Certification
- Experience working within a GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) certified Food Safety Scheme
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Manhattan, KS 66502 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Manhattan, KS 66502: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
