Position Description:

The Quality Assurance Technician performs duties to assure quality product by conducting in-process inspections and evaluating finished product.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identifies raw and cooked material condition by collecting material samples, conducting inspections and physical tests of materials
• Identifies in-process product condition by collecting samples during production process, conducting in-process inspections and physical tests
• Determines disposition of finished product by collecting, classifying, analyzing and interpreting production and quality data; judging product acceptability in comparison to specifications
• Documents finished product status by recording and summarizing raw material, in-process and finished product inspection, and physical test data
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned and needed
• Actively participates in food safety programs that ensure the safety of ingredients and finished products
• Attends training sessions as needed to maintain compliance and regulatory knowledge
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to effectively speak, read and write English; bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Proficient with basic math skills
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office  
• Knowledge of general safety practices
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and USDA regulations a plus
• Working knowledge of Adage a plus
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift on average 25lbs daily, 15-20% of day
• Able to climb in excess of 3-15 feet, daily
• Able to tolerate extreme temperatures 60-70% of time

Training Period:

Minimum one year meeting all above requirements; up to three years.

*This is a union position and comes with benefits provided by the union, upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Benefits include: medical, vision and dental as well as 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of employment.