Quality Assurance Technician

Main Function:

The incumbent is responsible for collecting data and completing reports regarding QA activities which are used in ensuring that production output and process comply with applicable standards and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform random quality checks on various products and processes.
• Perform pre-operational sanitation checks.
• Perform random weight checks.
• Perform temperature checks on products and processing rooms.
• Analyze water sample using test kit.
• Ensure that soap dispensers, sanitizers and foot baths are replenished.
• Perform swab test on equipment.
• Observes work practices to ensure compliance of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP and Good Personal Hygiene.
• Effect corrective actions whenever there are deviations.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve the needs and expectations of the company.
• Conduct supplier and retail audits.
• Coordinate and control documented information.
• Ensure facility complies and adheres to regulatory requirements.
• Prepare accurate daily reports on ALL checks made.
• Conduct training to create and maintain a quality culture.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, Associate degree in agriculture or equivalent qualification.
  
• At least 2 years of experience in quality control.
  
• Training in ISO quality management systems, HACCP, SQF and GMP
• An effective communicator with the ability to prepare and present data and reports.
• Strong analytical skills
• Microsoft Office