Quality Assurance Technician I San Antonio
Summary
A Quality Assurance Technician at Fresh Texas, a fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processor in San Antonio, supports the plant's QA program day to day: collecting HACCP/Control Point data, performing documentation and HACCP audits, verifying calibration standards, preparing product samples for third-party labs, and promoting food safety. Core knowledge areas include quality manufacturing systems, SPC
About Fresh Texas
As the largest fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processor in South Texas, Fresh Texas has been delivering high-quality products to our customers for more than 40 years. We source only the finest ingredients to provide great-tasting, healthy products. Through continuous innovation and a commitment to excellence, we continue to grow.
Fresh Texas is proud to offer high quality and healthy foods to our communities. Do you want to grow with a trusted and established company? We offer great career paths. Come grow with us!
Job Overview
The QA Technician I supports Quality Assurance & Food Safety programs through routine inspections, monitoring activities, record review, and documentation. This position provides an opportunity to learn about company quality systems, food safety programs, and regulatory requirements while contributing to the production of safe, high-quality products. Reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Perform quality inspections on raw materials, in-process products, and finished products.
· Conduct routine inspections using an established Quality Management System.
· Monitor and document CCP’s, process controls, temperatures, and quality checks as assigned.
· Initiate product hold, release and disposition activities as directed.
· Collect product samples for testing.
· Verify employee compliance with GMP’s, sanitation, and food safety requirements.
· Perform basic quality testing and measurements, including organoleptic (five-sense) evaluations.
· Report on nonconformances and food safety concerns to QA leadership.
· Maintain accurate and organized QA records and documentation.
· Assist with internal, customer, and regulatory audits as needed.
· Participate in food safety, quality, and GMP training programs.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
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Complete insurance package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
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Several low-cost supplemental plans.
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401(k) with up to a 4% employer match.
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Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
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A variety of bonus opportunities including attendance and referral programs.
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Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.