QA Technician

Ventura Foods; Bremen (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Foods' Bremen Plant in Bremen, GA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform batch testing to verify product quality according to SOPs and to aid in maintaining related documentation and quality programs.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, with some college in related fields preferred, and experience in the food industry. Strong data handling, Excel/Word skills, and clear communication with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred in food sciences, biology, chemistry or related fields.
• Quality experience in the food industry or related coursework is required.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office; good typing and data entry skills.
• Excellent communication needed to interface with departments and vendors.
• Analytical skills for measurements, statistics, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on batches to ensure product is mixed per SOPs.
• Maintain related paperwork and audit trails for QA programs.
• Assist with safety and quality initiatives and audits.
• Complete reports and contribute to SOP compliance and training.
• Support cross-functional teams in product development discussions.

Skills

Communication

Measurements & SPC

Product development沟通

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some college in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Bremen Plant - Bremen, GA 30110, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: 2nd/Night Shift, SUMMARYPerform various laboratory testing to ensure product meets applicable specifications. Maintain related paperwork. Aid in the preparation, implementation and auditing of food quality and food safety programs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform test on batches to ensure product is mixed according to published standard operating procedures. Conducts assorted in-house inspections. Assists in special projects as assigned. Completes various reports as required by the company. Assists with audit criteria and procedures. Maintains regular, dependable and reliable attendance. Comply with all company policies and programs (including providing leadership for safety initiatives within the facility). Complete all other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED. Some college preferred especially in food sciences, biology, chemistry, or other related fields of study. Quality experience in food industry or related college study required. Effective and efficient user of common computer equipment and programs including Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) and Internet Explorer.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent communication needed to interface with all departments and outside vendors. Must be able to interact with customers on product development.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must be able to take measurements in weights, chemical characteristics, and work in statistical process control. Must be able to work in fractions, and decimals (standard and metric) to effectively compute descriptive statistics, track trends, and perform other related functions.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Long hours involving extended standing, walking and sitting.. Ability to perform moderate physical work, exerting up to up to 20 lbs. occasionally, and up to 10 lbs. frequently, performing such activities as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, feeling, lifting, and grasping. Works in normal manufacturing environment. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards and dangerous chemicals/solvents if proper safety procedures are not followed. Works in temperature extremes, dampness. Proper personal protective equipment required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Varies: inside and outside, often wet and humid. May occasionally require early morning, late night, or weekend work.