The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician has the primary role in ensuring all food products produced meet requirements of regulatory bodies, customers, and the Company.  The Technician completes all documentation related to direct food production, product packaging and labeling, food quality, food safety, etc.  This position is responsible for enforcing and maintaining the regulations under which the Company operates.

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete daily quality checks and documentation on the production lines and processes throughout shift 
• Collect and document microbiological and retention samples of products Work closely with leadership during production and shut down periods 
• Verify the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation through organoleptic inspection and with ATP swabbing 
• Be the example of GMP compliance and coach fellow team members on GMP compliance 
• Complete internal audits for GMPs and other food safety prerequisite programs 
• Provide paperwork and print labels for production as needed 
• Collect environmental swab and new equipment swab samples Follow all safety policies and programs
• Work with team members on proactively improving the company' quality assurance programs 
• Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner

Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:

• Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience: 
• High School Diploma or GED 2 to 3 years of experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment preferred
• Quality experience required

Other Qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish preferred, but not a requirement
• Must be capable of writing detailed reports, providing general day-to-day oversight, and related correspondences
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong problem solving and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; self-motivated and highly organized

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Warehouse and production manufacturing environment that includes both tempered and ambient areas.  
• Position requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, step, balance, crouch, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, repetitively lift objects up to 50 lbs., reach above shoulders, or as needed to complete tasks.
• Must be able to occasionally climb stairs or a ladder to complete tasks
• Need to be comfortable working at various heights.
• Position located in a mix of production and office environments and requires a tolerance for consistent cold work environments (-10-40 F), high worker traffic, loud noises, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures.
• Work flexible shifts as required.
• Understand that overtime and occasional worked holidays will be required based on company needs.
• The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.