RegularThe Quality Assurance Technician I supports the organization’s commitment to food safety and quality by monitoring and verifying production parameters in accordance with Quality programs. The Quality Assurance Technician I is responsible for ensuring organization standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed to preserve integrity of the products while providing feedback for continuous improvements for the Quality System.
People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.
Acquire and maintain all documents necessary for regulatory compliance including HACCP/Food Safety documentation.
Assist with preparing documents for audits.
Complete plant inspections and calibrations per SOP frequencies.
Conduct routine Quality Inspections related to food production and/or ingredients for finished product quality, regulatory compliance, pest control, routine sanitation, employee GMPs, training compliance, foreign material control, and HACCP/Food Safety compliance.
Provide Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety Training and Quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) training to relevant departments.
Assist in cause and corrective action investigations.
Ensure required Quality Assurance documentation is accurate and kept up-to-date.
Review documentation as it relates to food safety requirements and facility policies.
Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety and food quality issues to management.
Anticipate, trouble shoot, and resolve problems with good manufacturing practices and/or sanitation in a timely fashion.
Participate in required sampling, storage, and documentation of raw materials and finished goods.
Assist with routine water sampling, equipment sampling, environmental sampling, conduct calibrations, and in-process monitoring as directed.
Analyze microbiological results of water sampling, equipment sampling and environmental sampling.
Receive incoming ingredients, review all documentation and maintain full traceability documentation.
Review and sign Certificates of Analysis (COA’s).
Ensure electronic inventory system for warehousing is maintained with quality and customer updates.
Update SOPs, Specifications, and Documents as needed, implementing updates within the facility.
Execute Quality Assurance Hold/Release functions on incoming raw ingredients and finished products including documentation, rework tags, and hold tags .
Contact with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse employees to obtain and provide information and will occasionally work with Inventory and Production Planning.
May conduct/assist with customer tours and audits, and regulatory agencies audits.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Safety Protocol
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.
