Quality Assurance Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Woodland
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Looking for a Quality Control Technician or Quality Assurance Technician with a great food company in Woodland, CA! Description:Excellent opportunity to work in a great team environment at a state of the art, modern food manufacturing facility performing quality control in a high-speed environment. This is an entry-level position responsible for strict compliance with Food Safety and Quality Management System Policies, Procedure, and Work Instructions. This position performs daily process checks to ensure the integrity of each batch of product. JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:Ensure that we keep our promises to our customers by maintaining the intended quality of our products.Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while mainlining focus on quality and food safety.Perform process checks throughout the raw ingredients, intermediates, finished food production, packaging, sanitation, warehouse, and shipping areas of the company (e.g. pre-operational checks, sanitation verification, raw ingredient testing, microbiological testing, finished product testing, water activity testing, allergen swabs, packaging checks, and post-operational checks).Verify components used on each production line are labeled properly. Ensure that unit codes, case codes, packaging, weights and ingredients are all correct on all sides of packaging.Perform production line in-process inspections in accordance with current specifications. Record inspection result on Finished Product Inspection in a timely manner.Maintain accurate and organized records of QASwab and test food contact equipment for potential allergens (i.e. gluten) or cross contamination.Monitor and verify calibration of equipment used to test or inspect materials; report any equipment issues to supervisor in a timely manner.Perform audits throughout shift to ensure high quality and food safety requirements are consistently met.File documentation and production batch recordsEnter retain samples information into the retain samples log and maintain retain samples (each work order must have its own retain sample)Initiate a QA HOLD, if product fails to meets requirements.Ensure that allergens are stored according to procedures: document & verify lot numbers used in Batch Tickets, and monitor the allergen storage space.Work with Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accurate inventory and proper facility storage.Perform QC receiving of ingredients and packaging; ensure that Certificates of Analysis meet Specifications.Verify all HACCP logs are complete and report any discrepancies to ensure compliance with the HACCP Plan.Attend and participate in initial and ongoing food safety training sessions.Ask clarifying questions to ensure high quality and food safety requirements are consistently met.Complete and comply with the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), HACCP procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and all other Food Safety and Quality procedures.Maintain a food-safe sanitary environment at all times. Set an example for others and correct problem behaviors as you see them.Complete records/quality checks with accuracy and attention to detail.Escalate any non-conforming product/equipment/material to the appropriate manager/supervisor.Assist in training of plant personnel to ensure ability they can perform all quality and safety procedures and scanner-based lot tracking with minimal guidance/support.Follow Company's quality assurance procedures and protocols at all times while on duty (e.g. labeling of containers, inventory control, & sanitation programs).Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued.Report any security breaches, attempts at product tampering or contamination, or other suspicious behavior observed to manager/supervisor.Assist the head of Quality Department to ensure quality records meet FDA and BRC requirements.Assist in preparation for different audits, i.e. FDA, ISO, NSF/Organic, IASC, GFCO, etc.Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.Skills:Gmp, Quality control, Food quality, Food manufacturing, Haccp, Food science, Quality assurance, QaTop Skills Details:Quality Assurance, food science,Additional Skills & Qualifications:Qualifications:College Degree in Food Science is a strong plus.Minimum of one to three (1-3) years of experience in a quality lab environment, knowledge of manufacturing production line processes and testing, and knowledge of food safety.A passion for food safety, great food, and excellence are required.Ability to manage work flow and attention to detail.Ability to consume and evaluate all types of food and food allergensBasic knowledge of GMP procedures and record keepingStrong Attention to Detail and strong computer and accurate basic math skills.Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and time management skills are required.Ability to train and ensure food safety compliance in others. Must be comfortable with addressing problem behaviors in a positive way.Computer skills are required: Excel, Word, Company ERP computer software.Must be available to perform overtime as required.Experience Level:Entry to Intermediate Level About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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