QA Technician

IQ Resource Group, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Resource Group is seeking a QA Tech 1 in Manawa, WI to complete and maintain qualifying tests of ingredients, premixes, blends and finished products to ensure the quality and integrity of Sturm Foods, Inc. products for our customers.

Position involves documenting results, identifying quality issues, placing products on Hold, and data entry. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with 3 months to 12 months of related QA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-12 months of related QA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test and qualify ingredients, premixes, blends and finished products.
• Document results.
• Identify quality issues and place product on Hold.
• Enter data into computer systems.
• Tag Hold product.
• Maintain QA records and HACCP-related documentation.

Skills

Reading English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

IQ Resource Group is seeking a QA Tech in Manawa, WI.

Position: QA Tech 1

Location: Manawa, WI

Wage: $24.70

Work Hours: 10pm- 5am (Sunday- Thursday)

Job Overview: Complete and maintain qualifying tests of ingredients, premixes, blends and finished products to ensure the quality and integrity of Sturm Foods, Inc. products for our customers

Key Responsibilities

• Test and qualify ingredients, premixes, blends and finished products such as:
  • testing samples, familiarize self with taste/color, use salt meter for salt analysis, test for Ph, viscosity, density, moisture, absorption, fruit count, peroxidase, cloudiness, penetration, granulation, leakage, dissolvability, bostwick and enrichment, perform HACCP tests, perform metal detector, magnet, screen and overs checks, check graphics, labels, cartons, cases, UPC matches again production sheet, check seals, correct drop weights, check codes for proper characters, check codes against production sheet , check for scorched particles , and drop test
• Document results
• Identify quality issues and place product on Hold.
• Enter into computer
• Tag Hold product
• Use and be familiar with weight charts, QA record sheets, R&D update sheets, product specifications, audit sheets, SSOP and wash reports, sequencing, and HACCP.
• Inspect bay and area washes and release for use
• Follow through on wash inspections to include organic and allergen
• Maintain retention samples for future reference when needed
• Collect proper amount of customer samples (may vary per customer) and ensure samples are correct or perfect. Record samples per customer guidelines and ship as necessary.
• May monitor temperature and humidity controls/issues
• May maintain controls

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prefer over 3 months and up to and including 12 months of qualifying experience on related work or including lower level jobs within or outside the company
• Ability to read in English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.

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