QA Lead - 2nd Shift

OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC in Oakland, CA is seeking a Quality Control Technician to lead testing of incoming materials, in-process and finished products under general supervision. You will document results and report according to established procedures.

You will train staff in product quality and safety testing, coordinate with QA, perform sample analyses, swab production areas for bacterial checks, and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years combined prior experience in food manufacturing, quality control.
• Ability to accurately perform basic math computations.
• Ability to enter data into reporting system.
• Ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Train employees engaged in performing product quality and safety testing; resolves simple conflicts or testing difficulties.
• Works with Quality Assurance to ensure tests are conducted as required and supplies are available for testing.
• Provides back up to all positions in the quality control department.
• Obtain, prepare, and conduct sample analysis using lab testing equipment.
• Swab assigned area on the production floor and test for bacterial analysis.
• Inspect production equipment for rust and condensation; interpret and document results.
• Conduct audits including temperatures on outbound product and packaging counts.
• Interpret and record results of all tests performed; produce reports detailing results.
• Maintain clean and sanitary testing environment and comply with GMP, food safety, and safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Data entry

Following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision leads the employees engaged in performing a variety of tests and testing procedures on equipment, incoming raw materials, finished products, and products in process . Documents results and reports according to established procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Trains employees engaged in performing product quality and safety testing; resolves simple employee conflicts or testing difficulties according to established policy while referring more complicated matters to the next higher level . Makes hire, fire, training, discipline, and promotional recommendations.

Works with Quality Assurance workers to ensure that tests are conducted as required and that sufficient supplies and materials are available for testing and analysis.

Provides back up to all positions in the quality control department.

Obtain, prepare, and conduct sample analysis using a variety of lab testing equipment.

Swab assigned area on the production floor grid and test for bacterial analysis according to established processes and procedures.

Inspect production equipment for rust and condensation; interpret and document results.

Conduct a variety of audits including, but not limited to, temperatures on outbound product and product packaging counts.

Interpret and record results of all tests performed, document results in accordance with established processes and procedures.

Produce a variety of reports detailing and summarizing test results.

Maintain clean and sanitary testing environment and otherwise comply with organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, employment, and work rules.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Ex perience & Skills

2- 5 years of combined prior experience in food manufacturing, quality control and on the job training.

Ability to accurately perform basic math computations.

Ability to enter data into reporting system.

Ability to follow instructions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent of a GED.

Work is performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to extreme temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, and feel objects, tools, or controls for an extended period of time.

Required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Technical Contributor

Expert

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