QA Lead Technician 2nd shift

Fresh Express Salads; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Salads is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to join our fast-paced production team in Grand Prairie, TX. You will oversee routine sampling, testing, documentation, and GMP adherence to ensure product quality and food safety.

The role requires experience as a QA technician or lead in a food environment, basic computer skills, English literacy, and the ability to work overtime and lift up to 50 lbs. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Must read and interpret documents in English.
• Must write routine reports and email correspondence in English.

Responsibilities

• Routine sampling and testing of Fresh Express products at production stages.
• Identify and document out-of-spec samples and ensure corrective actions.
• Monitor rinse water temperature, metal detector verification, and oxygen testing.
• Document results, reinforce SOPs, and ensure GMP and food safety adherence.
• Back up for other unit positions as needed and perform additional duties.

Skills

Basic communication

Reading English documents

Writing routine reports

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

The Quality Assurance Lead Position

is a fast-paced position heavily involved with the mathematical and technical areas. The QA Technician serves as an important supporting member of the Production Team.

Job Function Statements - Essential Functions:

• Responsible for routine sampling and testing of Fresh Express products at various stages of production as follow:
• Recognizing, identifying, communicating, and documenting out-of-spec samples.
• Ensuring that adjustments are made to ensure compliance with specifications, and for rechecking following adjustments to ensure that product is of the highest quality.
• Analyzes Total and free chlorine testing includes pH testing
• Rinse water temperature monitoring
• Metal detector verification
• Percent oxygen testing
• Cut quality and blend ratio evaluation including Total volume testing
• Seal integrity (leakers testing)
• Shelf-life sample collection
• Master Pack System Verification
• Documentation of all results and actions
• Monitors assigned equipment/tool condition, calibration, and use.
• Reinforces area practices to ensure SOPs are being adhered to for quality checks and corrective action with peers and team.
• Reinforces area practices that promote a safe work environment with peers and team
• Reinforces area practices that promote GMP adherence and food safety with peers and team
• Participates in food safety incident.
• Reinforces proper safety habits including LOTO is being properly executed with peers/team
• Serves a backup for other unit positions as needed to cover for breaks, meals, and absences.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Must have basic computer skills (Excel, Outlook, and Word).
• Must be able to read and interpret documents (in English) such as safety rules, product specifications, etc.
• Must write routine reports and e-mail correspondence (in English).
• Must be able to upload information into portable electronic (Tablets and ATP Units).
• Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment for an entire shift.
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be capable of standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift-up to 50lbs when required.

Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Previous experience (1 year) worked as a Lead QA or a Technical environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience meeting or exceeding high production expectations.
• Food industry experience.
• Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction.

Education/Training:

2 - 3 years' experience as a QA Tech, preferably in a food environment

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.