QA Technician

Dessert Holdings; Smyrna (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Smyrna, GA. The role involves ensuring compliance with food safety and quality management systems through lab testing and production monitoring. Ideal candidates will possess a strong QA background and be ready for immediate hire.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to interpret data and prepare reports.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine audits to ensure compliance with food safety programs.
• Conduct microbiological testing of equipment and facilities.
• Prepare reports for deficiencies from sanitation audits.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Minimum of 3 years of QA or related experience

HACCP experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Summary Of The Position

Perform Quality Assurance functions in the laboratory and in the manufacturing facilities to include analytical tests, evaluations, and quality audits. Monitor and carry out components of the food safety & quality management system from incoming materials to finished products for compliance to specifications &/or policy and to ensure product quality, safety, & legality. Provide technical support with an emphasis on customer expectations, continuous improvement opportunities, and productivity requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform routine audits throughout the facilities to ensure compliance to food safety & quality programs and policy, GMPs, and sanitation standards. Take action on noncompliant issues &/or notify the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Perform sampling and microbiological testing of equipment, facilities, utensils, air, water, etc. to audit sanitation practices and monitor environmental conditions as related to relevant microorganisms.
• Prepare reports and aid / recommended corrective actions for deficiencies resulting from sanitation audits and environmental monitoring.
• Collect finished product and raw material samples for evaluation and testing in the QA lab.
• Perform analytical tests, and product evaluations on raw materials and finished products for compliance to specifications and policy.
• Perform sensory evaluation of raw materials and finished product.
• Prepare shipments of samples for microbiological & analytical tests to be performed at an outside laboratory and coordinate shipments to ensure that samples are delivered on time and in good condition.
• Collect production check sheets, reports and documentation - maintain files according to the company record retention program.
• Communicate with other departments within the company on out-of-specification products & materials, foreign material issues, and other matters of noncompliance.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting as needed to support the food safety and quality of our products.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, meetings, committees, seminars, and training events as required.
• Maintain retention samples for finished products
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of QA or related experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• HACCP experience a plus.
• Good mathematical, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to review & interpret data and prepare reports.
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office, e-mail.
• Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods.
• Ability to work independently and accept responsibility.
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
  
  

Shift Availability

• 1st shift and 2nd shift
• Monday through Friday (some Saturdays required)
  
  

Ability To Commute

• Smyrna, GA 30082 (Required)
  
  

Ability To Relocate

• Smyrna, GA 30082: Relocate before starting work (Required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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