Technician I, Quality Assurance (35328)
Summary
On-site Quality Assurance Technician at a food manufacturing plant in Haverhill, MA: performs daily 4:30 a.m. pre-operational inspections, monitors raw material and finished-product quality, enforces GMPs, verifies HACCP/CCP controls and metal detectors, and runs organoleptic and specification testing for food safety compliance.
We are looking for a motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. This position plays an important role in our daily Pre-Op process and requires someone who can consistently report at 4:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with availability to work Saturdays when needed.
Position Overview:
QA Technician will assist the Quality Assurance Supervisor and Manager in ensuring compliance with all Manufacturing Quality and Food Safety Policies and Guidelines. Technicians will play a key role in our company’s commitment to the production of the highest quality safe foods. The Quality Assurance Technician must be able to interact across interdepartmental boundaries in a professional, proactive manner, avoid conflicts, and exemplify a collaborative spirit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Monitor existing product SKUs and directly recommend/lead development improvements with R&D.
• Monitor the quality of incoming raw materials and finished products, including organoleptic evaluations.
• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Complete Pre-operational Inspections each morning and evening including swabs weekly
• Monitor general upkeep of the production area.
• Monitor verifications for CCPs on the floor
• Perform Specification Testing on certain incoming raw materials as needed
• Monitor daily Label Checks, HACCP, Operational, weekly thermometer checks, weekly temp tags and Calibration requirements.
• Monitor and verify the proper function of metal detectors daily
• Perform training as assigned by the QA Manager for employees.
• Perform the daily organoleptic testing of products being run that day and send out report.
• Generally, assist in ensuring safety compliance and compliance with all other Company Rules and Policies by way of example and by encouraging and monitoring the behavior of others.