QA Technician

Fresh Mark Incorporated; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations and holidays

Educational assistance and reimbursement

Health care with low premiums and deductibles

401K with company match

Job summary

Fresh Mark Incorporated in Salem, Ohio, is hiring a 1st shift Quality Technician to perform various quality control testing tasks. The role includes conducting routine observations and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations. Qualifications include a two-year degree or equivalent, experience in quality assurance, and knowledge of FDA standards. The position offers a pay of $19.00/hour and a variety of benefits such as health care and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Must have understanding of food safety principles.
• Experience working in a food processing facility is preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate and organized records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality control tests and observations.
• Perform process checks throughout production.
• Maintain records of QA activities and USDA pre shipment records.

Skills

Knowledge of FDA GMP’s

Understanding of HACCP principles

Basic math skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Data entry and interpretation

Education

Two-year degree or certificate in food science or related subject

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic product testing equipment

Job description

Salem Plant
1735 S Lincoln Ave.
Salem, OH 44460, USA

Fresh Mark in Salem, Ohio, is now hiring a 1st shift Quality Technician.

The QA Technician performs a wide variety of quality control testing. This includes routine observations and monitoring of receiving, manufacturing, and processing activities to assure that products are manufactured and processed in compliance with internal and external customer specifications that meet applicable regulatory compliance.

$19.00/hour.

• Two-year degree or certificate in food science or related subject preferred, High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years previous Quality Assurance or other related experience in the Food processing facility preferred.

Additional desired skills and qualifications:

• Knowledge of FDA GMP’s and understanding of HACCP principles
• Familiarity with modern food manufacturing processes and food safety systems

Key Accountabilities

• Performs physical, analytical and microbial testing as well as sensory evaluation, as per QA manual and procedures.
• Perform process checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation and warehousing functions of the company.
• Coordinates with the sanitation department for execution of the environmental testing program.
• Communicates with QA management, Production, and Sanitation personnel on test results and observations made during the sanitation process.
• Assists the line technicians as required.
• Assists in the Sample Retain Program.
• Prepares production line QA Stations and calibrates equipment for processing as needed.
• Generates departmental reports and consolidate QA audit reports.
• Provide independent oversight of processes, verifying compliance to company standards and policies, and effectively communicating when there are deviations from standards or processes.
• Assist in training employees on food safety, company processes and FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of QA activities and USDA pre shipment records.
• Must have understanding of company and customer specifications and ensure proper documentation.
• Employee shall also be trained but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, CCP and Safety.
• Attends all department and company required trainings.

Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities

• Coordinates on sampling and testing requirements of raw materials and finished products. Conduct sampling as required.
• Conducts sanitation audits and performs pre-op inspection.
• Implements Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Verifies that raw materials and finished products meet set specifications.

  Required Skills, Knowledge or abilities

  • Knowledge of food safety principles
  • Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment
  • High level of organizational skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Data entry and interpretation, database maintenance.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills/fluent reading and writing skills in English

  Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

  Benefits: Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match and more.

  Equal Opportunity Employer
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