Quality Assurance Technician
Summary
A quality assurance technician at a food manufacturing plant: verifies ingredients, packaging, and finished products against specifications by collecting and analyzing samples, running qualitative/quantitative lab tests, calibrating lab equipment, and documenting results while monitoring food safety (including CCPs). Reports to the QA Manager.
Job Description
The QA Technician is responsible for quality and verification of ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products in accordance to specifications. The QA technician will follow plant food safety, quality, and laboratory requirements. The QA Technician reports to the QA Manager. In the absence of the Quality Assurance Technician, the QA Manager or designate will assume the job duties.
Job Duties
- Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility
- Calibrate lab equipment for accurate results
- Collect and analyze in-process and finished product samples
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure product meets specifications
- Perform aseptic sampling for microbiological testing
- Follow protocols for documenting testing results
- Recognize deficiencies and initiate proper follow-up
- Identify and isolate product that does not meet standards
- Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances
- Complete food safety and quality records
- Perform CCP monitoring
- Conduct other duties as assigned by management